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Lithium deals cast doubt on Australia’s onshore refining dream

Australia’s government has ambitions to help break China’s stranglehold on the battery supply chain.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2023 | 10:30 am

Western Australia to scrap 2021 Aboriginal heritage protection laws

Laws were introduced after the destruction of the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters by Rio Tinto.

Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:35 am

Australia’s Nickel Industries to seek shareholder nod for $620m share placement

The nickel producer entered a share-sale deal in June to issue about 20% of its shares to PT Danusa Tambang Nusantara.

Reuters | August 7, 2023 | 9:49 am

Rio Tinto releases interactive map of tailings facilities

Miner reveals detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conforming with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.

Staff Writer | August 4, 2023 | 12:34 pm

Column: Rio Tinto counts the cost of producing green aluminum

The company booked a $1.175 billion impairment charge against its two Australian alumina refineries in its second-quarter results.

Reuters | August 4, 2023 | 7:34 am

Barrick plans to restart Porgera gold mine this year

The mine was placed on care and maintenance in April 2020.

Staff Writer | August 4, 2023 | 7:32 am

Global copper smelting ticked higher in July, but China slid

Apart from Asia and Oceania, all other regions outside China recorded increasing levels of activity.

Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 6:12 am

UK start-up ties up with Australian MinRes to cut iron ore emissions

Making pellets accounts for about 15% of steel industry emissions.

Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 5:56 am

Australian Strategic Materials inks deal to sell rare earths to US magnet maker

Australian Strategic Materials will supply about 60% of USA Rare Earth’s needs for the making of permanent magnets for EVs and wind turbines.

Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 3:45 am

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Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

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