IGO names former Rio Tinto executive as CEO

Ivan Vella was tasked with leading Rio’s Iron Ore business in Australia when he was appointed as interim CEO following the Juukan Gorge tragedy.

Staff Writer | June 12, 2023 | 4:04 pm

Visualizing the world’s largest lithium producers

The global lithium-ion battery market was valued at $52 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $194 billion in 2030.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | June 12, 2023 | 11:29 am

Mining’s changing ESG landscape

Dean Slocum and Chris Anderson of Acorn International on artisanal miners, China in Africa, the NGO-industrial complex, Juukan Gorge and mining’s changing guard.

Frik Els | June 9, 2023 | 1:25 pm

Nickel Industries plans to raise $633 million through share placement

The Sydney-based miner has been working towards developing nickel for batteries.

Reuters | June 8, 2023 | 5:02 pm

CHARTS: Copper mining profits top $100 billion a year, but where are the new mines?

Copper mining company profits topped $100 billion two years in a row, but building a new mine now takes on average 16 years.

Frik Els | June 8, 2023 | 9:43 am

BHP’s Xplor looking for more copper, nickel exploration projects

BHP Xplor’s VP Sonia Scarselli says demand-supply equation for other battery metals is not as stretched as that for those two metals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2023 | 8:12 am

BHP and Microsoft use AI to boost copper recovery at Escondida

The use of new digital technology to optimise concentrator performance at the world's biggest copper mine in Chile is expected to improve recovery.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2023 | 10:18 am

Scientists use 3D printing to create new titanium alloy

A team of researchers from Australia and Hong Kong has created a new class of strong titanium alloys by integrating alloy and 3D printing process designs.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2023 | 6:06 am

South32 hires RBC for Botswana copper bid

The company has picked the bank to help it put together a bid for Botswana's Khoemacau mine.

Reuters | June 6, 2023 | 8:00 am

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Liontown Resources enters $363m debt facility for lithium project ramp-up

Southern Cross Gold eyes Canada for dual listing

Core Lithium CEO to step down amid strategic review

Alcoa to buy Australian partner Alumina in $2.2bn all-stock deal

Pilbara Minerals signs offtake agreement with China’s Sichuan Yahua

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