The extension of exclusivity period to Dec. 27 comes after the four weeks exclusivity BHP was granted.

The world’s fourth-biggest iron ore miner has joined forces with Japan’s Mitsubishi and European steelmaker Voestalpine to develop zero-carbon iron using hydrogen at a plant in Austria.

The company has been unable to get federal permits because public lands near the project are home to an endangered wildflower.

The country is set to see strong revenue growth from thermal coal exports used in power plants.

The Japan-based firm is in talks with several entities interested in acquiring its 85% stake in the Ensham mine in Queensland.

The offer price represents a 33.3% premium to Norwest's last closing price.

Concerned shareholders are accusing company CEO and the board of directors of enriching themselves with more than C$6 million for just seven months of service.