April 18, 2021 Nuclear scanning allows for better detection of precious metals in drill cores, scientists say Researchers from ANSTO and Macquarie University proved that using neutrons from the OPAL reactor provides new clarity for mineralogical assessments.
April 16, 2021 Fortescue reaches 1.5 billion tonnes shipped from Pilbara The company achieved the milestone less than three years after it shipped its billionth tonne from Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.
April 16, 2021 Hydra Consortium wants heavy-duty mining equipment to run on renewable hydrogen Mining3 and Engie are the driving forces behind the Hydra Consortium.
April 14, 2021 Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.
April 14, 2021 Resolute shares jump on Bibiani mine lease restoration Ghana's decision came with conditions, including halting the sale of the asset to China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold.
April 14, 2021 Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations.
April 13, 2021 ‘Deeds, not words’: mining firms reshape boardrooms as investors demand sustainability Shareholders are demanding change from an industry whose reputation has been battered by deadly tailings failures.
April 12, 2021 Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend The world’s second largest miner has earmarked almost $19m for this year, up from $10m in 2020.
April 9, 2021 Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill strike funding deal for Oyu Tolgoi The binding agreement ends a standoff between the companies over the copper-gold mine expansion.
April 7, 2021 Eight companies developing battery metals As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions.
World No. 2 gold miner is ‘willing to move’ on M&A, CEO says Agnico Eagle CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge. February 13, 2026 | 02:47 pm
