October 1, 2021 BHP opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.
September 30, 2021 Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.
September 27, 2021 AVZ Minerals secures Chinese backing for DRC lithium project Suzhou CATH has agreed to invest more than $400 million to become a partner in the Australian explorer’s Manono project in southern DRC.
September 24, 2021 Glencore mulling offers for CSA copper mine in Australia Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.
September 23, 2021 Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.
September 22, 2021 Lake Resources partners with US cleantech on Argentina lithium project The Kachi lithium brine project is expected to produce 25,500 tonnes a year from 2024 with possible expansion to 50,000 tonnes.
September 21, 2021 Star Minerals raises $3.6m ahead of listing Explorer will use the funds to acquire its parent company’s Tumblegum South asset in Western Australia.
September 17, 2021 Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal.
September 16, 2021 Sibanye-Stillwater grabs 50% of Nevada lithium project for $490 million The deal is one of the largest ever in the US lithium market and it t marks Sibanye’s third battery metal investment this year.
September 16, 2021 Rio Tinto hit with fresh tax bill in Australia The country's tax authority is asking Rio to pay $277m related to a 2015 borrowing used to pay an intragroup dividend.
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
