February 20, 2025

American Rare Earths reaches metallurgical milestone at Halleck Creek

Metallurgical tests show that 93.5% of non-rare earth material can be removed early, leaving only 6.5% of ore needing further refining.

February 20, 2025

IGO sinks to massive loss on lithium refinery

IGO’s half-year result included large write-downs amid ongoing uncertainty about the company’s Kwinana lithium refinery.

February 20, 2025

World’s biggest miners pinched by iron ore’s China problem

BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Vale all posted weaker profits this week.

February 20, 2025

Wyloo, Hastings form JV for Yangibana rare earths project

Wyloo will hold a 60% participating interest in the JV with Hastings, serving as the project manager and operator.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto to decide future of Tomago aluminum smelter by mid-year, CEO says

The miner reported its smallest full-year underlying earnings in five years on Wednesday.

February 19, 2025

Whitehaven Coal reports better-than-expected first-half profit

Underlying net profit after tax was A$328 million for the six months.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto recommends London shareholders vote against dual-listing review

Activist investor Palliser Capital and more than 100 other shareholders last year sought a resolution over a review of Rio Tinto's dual-listed model.

February 19, 2025

Fortescue rethinks timeframes for green energy projects, shares drop as profit dips

The company's attributable net profit after tax was $1.55 billion for the six months ended December 31.

February 19, 2025

Mineral Resources sees worst day in 16 years on production woes, higher costs

The company's shares fell as much as 22.1% to A$23.75, the lowest since late July 2020.

February 19, 2025

Aboriginal group seeks $1.1 billion from Western Australia in iron ore claim

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation says activity at Fortescue's Solomon mining hub has damaged its land and people.