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Billionaire Forrest wants leaders to target zero carbon by 2035

The executive said Fortescue’s board would meet over the next two weeks to discuss potential hydrogen or ammonia projects.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2023 | 7:49 am

Rio Tinto, Codelco partner to find more copper in Chile

Through their Nuevo Cobre joint venture, the miners will explore…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 6:13 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects

Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will…

MINING.com Editor | November 7, 2023 | 11:03 am

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration…

Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Curtin, Chevron Australia begin construction on world-first natural gas research facility

Curtin Corrosion would also be an invaluable training opportunity, with…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 4:08 pm

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Rio Tinto to spend $216.5m to fund Ranger uranium mine rehab costs

Proceeds will be used to fund rehabilitation related to Energy Resources's Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory and repay a loan from Rio Tinto.

Reuters | April 3, 2023 | 5:00 pm

Wyloo says offer for Mincor is ‘best and final’ after nickel miner withdraws guidance

Wyloo has determined that the current offer price of $1.40 per share will not be increased, in the absence of a competing proposal.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 11:13 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest lithium operations

Albemarle’s Greenbushes hard rock mine in Australia holds top spot.

MINING.com Editor | April 3, 2023 | 11:10 am

Australia’s energy storage capacity needs 10-fold increase by 2050 – report

Rapidly rising energy demand spurred by the ongoing electrification of building and transport industries requires that Australia grows its energy storage capacity at least 10-fold by 2050.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 2, 2023 | 1:11 pm

Australia sees lithium exports matching thermal coal by 2028

Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance within five years.

Bloomberg News | April 2, 2023 | 10:06 am

Danakali sells stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea

Buyers Sichuan Road and Bridge Group have paid $105 million. A second instalment of $16 million is expected within the next six months

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 6:20 am

Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race

Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting.

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:00 am

Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer

The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms.

Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 9:51 am

Australian man finds giant gold nugget worth $160K

The 4.6kg nugget was found in Victoria's goldfields, which were the heart of Australia's gold rush in the 1800s.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 3:38 am

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