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Fortescue says iron ore cars derailed at Western Australia operations

Local media earlier reported that the Fortescue rail line into Port Hedland, Australia’s iron ore export epicentre, remained out of action on Tuesday.

Reuters | January 2, 2024 | 10:53 am

Pan Asia Metals to buy large Chilean lithium project

Tama Atacama is one of the largest lithium brine projects…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2024 | 5:28 am

Ionic Rare Earths granted mining licence in Uganda

The license clears the way for mining at the Makuutu…

Staff Writer | January 2, 2024 | 2:24 am

Japan’s JFE takes new tack to tame volatile coking coal prices

Japan's No.2 steelmaker plans to buy more coking coal from…

Reuters | December 28, 2023 | 9:21 am

Sandfire, Yugunga-Nya sign deal for cultural heritage protection at DeGrussa mine

Sandfire said last month it had damaged an artefact scatter…

Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 2:13 pm

OZ Minerals extends exclusivity period for BHP’s $6.4bn bid

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

Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 3:42 pm

Fortescue reveals green steel plans but warns task is enormous

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.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 2:37 pm

Ioneer’s lithium-boron project in Nevada moves into final permitting stage

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 10:26 am

Newcrest CEO leaves Australia’s top gold miner

Chief financial officer Sherry Duhe has become Newcrest’s interim chief executive while the company searches for a new leader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 3:26 am

Australia revises up resources export earnings to $308bn for FY23

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

Reuters | December 18, 2022 | 10:34 am

Coal price surge won’t stop Idemitsu selling Australian mine stake

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

Bloomberg News | December 16, 2022 | 8:47 am

Rio Tinto secures direct control of Oyu Tolgoi mine

Rio Tinto now has a 66% direct ownership over the world’s largest known copper and gold deposit, located in Mongolia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 7:09 am

Mineral Resources offers $270m for remaining Norwest Energy stake

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

Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 3:21 pm

Snow Lake investor battle brings raw energy to Manitoba lithium project

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.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 2:30 pm

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