TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals controlFresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which aim at reducing the west’s dependence on China for critical minerals.Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 2:58 am
Azure Minerals rejects $585m takeover bid from SQMThe Australian company rejected the buyout bid received on August…Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 5:05 pm
South32 to halt some Appin mine operations amid workers strikeWorkers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18…Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:31 am
Japan’s JOGMEC, Sojitz invest $9m in Lynas The miner plans to invest $335 million to expand capacity at its Mt Weld mine. Reuters | September 20, 2022 | 7:35 am
Fortescue to spend $6.2bn to rid iron ore ops of fossil fuels by 2030 The investment includes installing an additional 2-3 gigawatts of renewable energy generation and battery storage. Reuters | September 19, 2022 | 4:50 pm
OZ Minerals said to seek A$10 billion in potential sale BHP has been considering raising its bid for OZ Minerals and could increase its proposal as soon as this month. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2022 | 7:45 pm
What to watch as commodities traders prepare for Powell Pre-Fed tensions are most obvious in the bullion market. The looming rate decision will drive the next moves for the precious metal. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2022 | 10:19 am
BHP weighs boosting $5.6 billion bid for OZ Minerals BHP may increase its A$25 per share bid for OZ Minerals as soon as this month, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2022 | 11:27 am
Glencore eyes adding lithium to trading business — report Glencore does not own lithium mines, but has invested heavily in the business of recycling the battery metal this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2022 | 3:48 am
Australia approves $34 million in funding for critical minerals projects Alpha HPA and Cobalt Blue will get about A$15 million each to set up an ultra-pure aluminum chemical plant and a cobalt project, respectively. Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 7:10 pm
Newmont delays investment decision on Peru gold mine to 2024 The $2bn project is part of a planned expansion of the Yanacocha gold mine in Peru. Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 5:33 am
Lake Resources in dispute with Lilac Solutions over stake in Argentina lithium project Dispute is over the deadline of the US partner achieving milestones to get a 25% stake in Kachi lithium project in Argentina. Reuters | September 14, 2022 | 12:05 pm