Australia Top Stories

Cobalt Blue partners with Japan’s Iwatani for refinery project

The proposed refinery, which is located near Perth, Western Australia, will see a large-scale demonstration plant for test work of third-party material.

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 5:30 pm

Vitol funds to help restart Australia coal mine shut since 2007

The venture with Tetra Resources is targeting initial production from…

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:58 am

AustralianSuper builds stake in Pilbara Minerals

Australia's largest pension fund is now the second largest shareholder…

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:47 am

Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage

The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 3:49 am

Arca Climate Technologies launches pilot project with BHP to capture CO2 from mine waste

Arca is one of the first companies commercializing mineralization for…

Amanda Stutt | November 29, 2023 | 1:30 pm

Rio Tinto’s long-awaited deal comeback is stuck in limbo

Rio has struggled to win investor support for the Turquoise Hill deal, forcing it to offer unusual terms to the most stubborn holdouts which appeared to be enough to close the deal.

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 9:29 am

Australia extends $165 million in loans to local lithium miner

The 10-year debt facility will go toward expanding mining and processing at the Pilgangoora project.

Reuters | November 10, 2022 | 8:21 pm

BHP chair apologizes for sexual harassment and racism at miner

Australian miners are under pressure to clamp down on sexual assault and harassment after a landmark inquiry unveiled shocking cases of abuse of women.

Bloomberg News | November 10, 2022 | 9:27 am

SolGold CEO leaves after less than a year in the top job

Darryl Cuzzubbo's departure comes just two days after SolGold unveiled a $50 million royalty financing deal to advance Cascabel.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2022 | 7:42 am

BHP shareholders vote against resolution to lobby Australian government on climate

The resolution called on BHP to proactively advocate for Australian policy settings that are consistent with the Paris Agreement's objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Reuters | November 10, 2022 | 7:16 am

Triple Flag to buy Maverix Metals, creating fourth largest streaming and royalty firm

The combined company will have 29 paying assets and 228 assets overall, located in Australia, Latin America and North America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2022 | 3:44 am

Rio Tinto’s takeover of Turquoise Hill indefinitely on hold as Quebec regulator steps in

Vote on Rio's acquisition of the Canadian miner has been postponed for a third time as Quebec’s securities regulator reviews the deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2022 | 7:56 am

World’s CO2 hotspots pinpointed by Al Gore-backed climate project

The website "Climate Trace" includes maps and data on 72,000 power plants, oil refineries, airports and more to offer “radical climate transparency.”

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2022 | 3:17 am

Australian mining magnate Forrest calls for ban on seabed mining

Fortescue Metals executive chairman Andrew Forrest is the first prominent mining executive to speak out against the nascent industry.

Reuters | November 8, 2022 | 8:07 am

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