February 16, 2021 Rio Tinto to try producing low-carbon iron in Canada It has partnered with German steel group SHS-Stahl-Holding-Saar and engineering group Paul Wurth for potential industrial scale low-carbon iron production in Canada.
February 16, 2021 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.
February 12, 2021 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.
February 10, 2021 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.
February 10, 2021 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.
February 8, 2021 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.
February 5, 2021 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.
February 4, 2021 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.
February 4, 2021 Rio Tinto launches sustainability label for aluminium with blockchain The mining giant said the label will be similar to a nutrition label found on food and drink packaging.
February 3, 2021 New Caledonia’s government collapses over independence, nickel unrest The South Pacific archipelago has been gripped by riots over the sale process of Vale’s local nickel business.
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
