Rio Tinto to invest $2.5 billion to expand Rincon lithium projectRincon is the company's first commercial-scale lithium operation.Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 7:57 am
Rio Tinto chief pledges response after harassment class actionJakob Stausholm said he is "devastated" over the news of…Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:50 am
BHP, Rio Tinto face sexual harassment class actions in AustraliaMiners are accused of fostering environments at Australian sites where…Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 10:21 am
Sayona, Piedmont to create lithium giant in $623m merger Deal creates North America’s largest hard rock lithium miner, which will be based in Australia and listed on both the ASX and NASDAQ. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2024 | 3:40 am
SRG Global wins $455m worth of contracts across Australia, New Zealand These include a five-year contract for asset integrity services with Switzerland-based Glencore. Reuters | November 18, 2024 | 2:07 pm
Forrest’s Wyloo casts doubt over future of rare earths hopeful Rare earths junior Hastings Technology Metals is in a dispute with its financial backer, Wyloo. Kristie Batten | November 18, 2024 | 12:37 pm
Australia’s national investment fund makes first bet on mining Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund will invest $26 million to boost mining equipment manufacturing in the state of Queensland. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 7:06 am
BHP warns Australian mining not ready for low-cost competitors The boom in demand from China’s industrialization is now “past the period of aggressive growth,” BHP’s Australia President said. Bloomberg News | November 17, 2024 | 4:44 pm
Mineral Resources paid rent of entities tied to managing director Ellison The company’s internal probe into Ellison found that he did not act with integrity when he financially benefited from payments made to companies owned by him. Bloomberg News | November 14, 2024 | 4:41 pm
Soaring demand for copper will help drive mergers, BHP CEO says Demand for copper, a key element in the energy transition, is set to rise by 70% to 100% by 2050, Mike Henry said. Bloomberg News | November 14, 2024 | 3:09 pm
Iron ore price hits 3-week low on firmer supply, softer steel outlook China unveiled tax incentives on home and land transactions on Wednesday, aiming to support its crisis-hit property market. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:25 am
Australia may lose $45 billion amid green steel rush, report says Australia accounts for 56% of seaborne iron ore trade. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:07 am