Australia Top Stories

Battery metal bust spurs output cut at leading lithium project

Production from Greenbushes in Western Australia is likely to be reduced as sales drop and inventories rise.

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 9:58 am

Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan

Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito,…

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am

Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices

The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am

Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project

The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry…

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm

Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits

Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 8:00 am

BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia

World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2023 | 3:55 pm

Allkem’s first-half profit jumps nearly eleven-fold on soaring prices

The company recorded a net profit attributable of $180.4 million for the half-year ended Dec. 31.

Reuters | February 23, 2023 | 2:59 pm

Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion

The approved first phase of the expansion project will extend Diavik’s productive life to at least early 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2023 | 8:53 am

Pilbara’s profit soars on strong output

Company posted a nearly 11-fold jump in half-year net profit, boosted by spodumene production at its Pilgangoora plant.

Reuters | February 23, 2023 | 7:40 am

Albemarle restructures joint venture with Australia’s Mineral Resources

One of the conditions under the deal would allow Mineral Resources to increase its stake in the Wodgina lithium mine.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 1:52 pm

Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes

The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are likely to provide a solid base for further gains, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am

Iron ore price surges to 8-month high on renewed optimism around China’s reopening

BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:08 am

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