BHP’s outlook, record dividend fuel supercycle talk

The world's no. 1 miner rewarded investors with a record $5.1bn first-half dividend and forecasted a “very constructive” outlook for the commodities market fundamentals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2021 | 4:16 am

FYI, Alcoa achieve high-purity alumina at Western Australia pilot plant

Once all trials are completed, the companies plan to target the LED lighting and lithium-ion battery markets.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 12, 2021 | 6:11 am

Australian Strategic Materials’ titanium powder approved for 3D printing

The company already signed a non-disclosure agreement towards an initial 1,500-tonne-per-year offtake agreement for titanium metal powder.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 10, 2021 | 6:11 am

BHP partners with JFE to cut carbon from steel-making

It will invest up to $15 million over five years to look at technologies and other ways to lower emissions from the process.

Reuters | February 10, 2021 | 4:50 am

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2021 | 4:05 am

Rio Tinto issues mea culpa over Indigenous leadership upset

It said it should have better communicated to the Australian Aboriginal group whose ancient rockshelters it destroyed of the recent management reshuffle.

Reuters | February 5, 2021 | 4:35 am

Fortescue pays royalties to Aboriginal group, a year late

Miner has pledged to pay nearly A$2 million ($1.4 million) in outstanding royalties to an Aboriginal partner, around a year after they were initially due.

Reuters | February 4, 2021 | 6:52 am