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India says NMDC subsidiary to mine gold in Australia

NMDC will commence its gold mining operation at the Mount Celia project located in Western Australia.

Reuters | November 5, 2023 | 10:06 am

Lab at underground mine in Australia receives first cosmic radiation signals

The ultimate goal of the facility at the Stawell Gold…

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 5:05 am

Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals

Azure, which is developing the Andover lithium and nickel-copper-cobalt project in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2023 | 4:05 am

Australia’s Tietto Minerals urges rejection of Chinese firm’s takeover offer

Tietto said the offer was been "opportunistically timed" by Zhaojin.

Reuters | November 2, 2023 | 5:46 pm

Lithium producers stay bullish on EVs despite growing headwinds

A basket of prices for lithium tracked by Benchmark Mineral…

Reuters | November 2, 2023 | 12:34 pm

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OZ Minerals gives green light to $1.1 billion copper project

The approval comes a week after people familiar with the matter said OZ Minerals was seeking about A$10 billion in a potential sale to BHP.

Bloomberg News | September 23, 2022 | 8:10 am

Glencore buys Newmont’s stake in Argentina copper-gold project

Gold Fields takeover target Yamana Gold continues to own 56.25% and remains the operator of the MARA copper-gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2022 | 5:21 am

Australian mining firm IPOs lag on board gender balance

The mining industry, a key pillar of the nation’s economy, has come under intense scrutiny in recent years for its treatment of women.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 6:45 pm

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2022 | 9:43 am

Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2022 | 8:06 am

BHP coal mine workers in Australian state set to vote on industrial action

Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will vote on strike action over working conditions and job security.

Reuters | September 21, 2022 | 7:43 am

Rio Tinto CEO makes clear that offer is final on giant copper mine

Jakob Stausholm said Rio Tinto will not make any more offers if Turquoise Hill takeover isrejected by minority shareholders

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2022 | 4:39 am

Rio Tinto CEO says copper outlook ‘challenged’ in near term

Copper prices are down more than 20% this year as covid-related shutdowns in China, surging power prices in Europe and ongoing inflation in the U.S. and elsewhere hurt demand.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2022 | 3:56 pm

Australian lithium auction sees record bid as world prices surge

Pilbara Minerals said a buyer will pay the equivalent of $7,708 a tonne for spodumene concentrate delivered to China.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2022 | 8:25 am

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