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Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive “Super Pit”

Proposed expansion would add seven years to the operating life of the iconic gold mine in Western Australia until 2034.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2024 | 3:41 am

China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says

“China’s willingness to open up to the world, and the…

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2024 | 9:15 am

Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant

The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be…

Reuters | March 24, 2024 | 6:40 pm

Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama

"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the…

Reuters | March 23, 2024 | 4:29 pm

Column: China, decarbonization present Australia’s iron ore miners with costly choices

Australia's iron ore sector grapples with challenges in adjusting to…

Reuters | March 22, 2024 | 7:54 am

Rio Tinto grabs stake in graphite-focused Sovereign Metals

Rio Tinto's move marks its first public step into the graphite sector, as it continues to boost its exposure to battery minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2023 | 3:53 am

Fortescue Metals says founder’s split with wife won’t affect business

Fortescue Metals was forced to make a statement on Thursday regarding the future of the company on news of the split between Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2023 | 3:56 am

Neometals inks vanadium supply deal with Glencore

The Australian company will supply all saleable vanadium bearing products from its project in Finland for an initial period of five years.

Reuters | July 12, 2023 | 7:51 am

BHP and Vale square off in London court

Vale is challenging BHP’s claim that the two miners should split any fines over the deadly 2015 dam collapse in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2023 | 5:51 am

Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to make low-carbon alumina at Queensland refinery

The trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions.

Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 3:49 pm

BHP, JX Metals to form partnership aimed at reducing carbon footprint in copper supply chain

The companies already have a long-standing relationship dating back to 1985 with the commissioning of Escondida, the world's largest copper mine.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 8:46 am

Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims

Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 5:44 am

Patriot Battery Metals hits back at short-seller report

Night Market Research called Patriot a "mining unicorn" and alleges the junior has used “curiously timed buyout rumours” to inflate its share price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2023 | 3:58 am

Regis opens new decline at Duketon gold project in Australia

The Balkau decline provides access to the second underground operation at Garden Well South, which commenced commercial production during May 2023.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2023 | 1:11 pm

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