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Westgold to buy Karora Resources in $808 million deal

The deal will propel the combined group to become a mid-tier gold miner producing around 400,000 ounces of gold a year.

Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 8:54 am

Azure Minerals approves Rinehart-SQM takeover

The deal values the lithium miner at A$1.7 billion ($1.1…

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 6:50 am

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am

EU commissioner says FTA with Australia would help minerals push

Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed…

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 3:27 am

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of…

Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am

Liontown agrees to deliver lithium direct shipping ore product

DSO, which is a relatively unprocessed ore and is easier to produce, is expected to provide an early source of revenue for the company.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 5:56 pm

World battles to loosen China’s grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition

Refining rare earths for the green energy transition is hard. Just ask MP Materials and Lynas.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:18 am

Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study

Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target area’s animal biodiversity.

Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 5:20 am

Pilbara Minerals gets board nod for pilot lithium plant

The company and Calix received board approvals to build a demonstration plant to process lithium at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 4:44 pm

Main sources of coal bursts identified

Coal bursts are triggered by a volatile and uncontrolled energy release from within an overstressed rock mass or coal seam.

Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 5:50 am

Lynas signs updated contract with US govt for Texas facility

A contribution of about $258 million by the US government is allocated to the project.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:51 pm

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Lynas Rare Earths’ quarterly revenue slumps 47% on lower prices

Prices of rare earth minerals have declined over the last year because of increased supply from top producer China.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 8:37 am

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