Liontown signs new deal to supply spodumene to China

The short-term deal is to ship 100,000 dry metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate to Beijing Sinomine over 10 months.

Reuters | July 14, 2024 | 3:37 pm

Indonesian onslaught wipes out Australia’s nickel industry

BHP’s Nickel West suspension could mark the death knell for Australia’s nickel sector and has widespread ramifications.

Kristie Batten | July 14, 2024 | 8:59 am

Column: After another boom and bust, where next for lithium?

There was a similar boom-bust cycle in 2016-2017 but the difference this time is that no-one seems to be expecting a speedy recovery.

Reuters | July 14, 2024 | 8:35 am

Rio Tinto mulls potential bid for Teck — report

Rio Tinto has held talks with bankers, but is not immediately planning to launch a bid for the Canadian miner, Sky News reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2024 | 3:33 am

Lynas Rare Earths flags supply chain disruption at Kalgoorlie

The disruption is related to BHP's suspension of its Western Australia nickel operations.

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 4:32 pm

BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut

Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2024 | 3:58 am

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq

Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal.

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am

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