Shares in two Australian miners surge on government loansThe Australian government will provide a combined A$585 million to Alpha HPA and Renascor Resources.Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 11:16 pm
Rio Tinto’s first-quarter iron ore shipments fall 5%, missing estimatesMine depletion in its Yandicoogina mine in Western Australia contributed…Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 11:09 pm
Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman saysThe amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation…Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 7:43 am
Newmont gets Aussie regulatory nod for $16.8bn Newcrest deal Newmont continues advancing other regulatory approvals and expects to close the transaction in the fourth quarter of this year. Reuters | August 21, 2023 | 3:21 pm
Azure Minerals raises $83 million to fund Andover lithium project According to Azure, the placement marks a "critical step in the exploration and development" of the company's Andover lithium project. Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 2:14 pm
Australia eyes three lost years of commodities sales to China China is the biggest buyer of Australian commodities, which has allowed Beijing to use trade as a tool to amplify its diplomatic efforts. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2023 | 11:59 am
Momentum builds for Piedmont Lithium’s ambitious production plans as portfolio expands in Africa The Australian company aims to become one of the world’s lowest cost producers of lithium hydroxide, and says it is the most strategically located to serve the North American EV supply chain. Amanda Stutt | August 18, 2023 | 11:23 am
BHP, Codelco, Freeport vie for title of biggest copper producer After buying Australia’s OZ Minerals, BHP is challenging for the mantle at a time when hitherto leader Codelco has seen output slide. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2023 | 10:33 am
South32 Appin mine’s supervisors to continue strike Workers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18 after rejecting a new workplace deal. Reuters | August 18, 2023 | 7:41 am
Australia’s Aboriginal groups gaining bigger voice in new energy deals Aboriginal groups have so far had limited say in mega-projects rolled out across Indigenous lands. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 2:13 pm
Piedmont commits to funding Atlantic Lithium’s Ghana project, acquires 22.5% stake Piedmont said it will provide a further $70 million toward the Ewoyaa development capital to acquire a total 50% stake. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 9:37 am
Tesla warns Core Lithium of possible legal claim on failed supply talks The Adelaide-based miner and Tesla failed to clinch a pact after nearly seven months of negotiations last year. Bloomberg News | August 17, 2023 | 8:33 am