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Liontown Resources trims output plans for Kathleen Valley, flags cost cuts

Liontown also flagged up to A$100 million in cost reduction and deferrals expected to be captured during its business optimization program.

Reuters | November 10, 2024 | 3:56 pm

Resolute Mining CEO, executives detained in Mali

CEO Terry Holohan and other company executives were taken by…

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2024 | 9:43 am

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could…

MINING.COM Editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am

Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover

The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2024 | 3:56 am

Mineral Resources put on watchlist by shareholder

Superannuation fund HESTA has placed the Perth-based mining services firm…

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 2:06 pm

Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium

The deal would vault Rio into one of the world's largest suppliers of the battery metal, behind only Albemarle and SQM.

Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 3:52 pm

Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour

The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 4, 2024 | 1:56 pm

Rio Tinto launches ‘Colour Awakened’ historic collection from Argyle diamond mine

The collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle mine that operated from 1983 to 2020.

Staff Writer | October 2, 2024 | 4:16 pm

Fortescue chairman urges shift to “real zero” emissions by 2040

Fortescue Chairman calls for the world to abandon the "fantasy" of net zero by 2050 and aim for "real zero" by 2040.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 2, 2024 | 8:54 am

Canada reviewing Paladin’s Fission Uranium takeover on national security grounds

Paladin is awaiting a final court order and clearance under the Investment Canada Act to move ahead with the deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2024 | 6:43 am

Australian mine fight reignites Aboriginal heritage tensions

A decision by Environment Minister under a rarely used Aboriginal heritage protection law has stoked an outcry from mining groups.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 1:26 pm

Wyloo to sell its low-carbon metal on Metalshub platform

In March, Wyloo said that if the LME failed to launch a green nickel contract, the industry would have to look for another trading venue.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 6:46 am

Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain

Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to reduce European dependence on supplies from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

BHP projects copper demand to rise by 1 million tonnes annually until 2035

The company estimates that $250 billion in investment will be required over the next decade to address the widening gap between copper supply and demand.

Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 8:19 am

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