Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK

US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 4:18 pm

Australia’s #MeToo puts miners and ministers in crosshairs of history

Over the past 18 months, thousands of women have exposed a culture of bullying and abuse in mining, the country's economic engine.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 3:39 pm

A coal mining hub could decide Australia’s future

A coal-mining community that has elected the same political party for more than a century could decide Australia’s next government this month.

Bloomberg News | May 10, 2022 | 2:05 pm

GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions

Nickel’s contribution is greater than cathode and cell assembly combined, says Tesla’s new ESG report, but cobalt’s impact is minimal.

Frik Els | May 9, 2022 | 3:44 pm

BHP vows to stay out of lithium rush with shortages set to fade

The world’s biggest mining company has no plans to join the lithium rush.

Bloomberg News | May 7, 2022 | 1:58 pm

Canada nickel bid is ‘tip of the iceberg’ of BHP’s growth ambition

The world’s biggest mining company sees nickel as one of three “future-facing commodities” -- along with copper and potash.

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2022 | 9:25 am

Tycoon Adani’s Australia chief says shunned coal needs support

Coal companies are seeking government support to help establish a self-funded mutual insurance system, said Adani Australia's CEO.

Bloomberg News | May 4, 2022 | 7:30 pm

Copper mining, like politics, is now the art of the possible

Half the projects needed to plug copper’s 6 million tonne long term supply gap will have to come from uncommitted, speculative greenfield projects – and history suggests few ever become mines.

Frik Els | May 4, 2022 | 12:11 pm

Fortescue targets 2023 go-ahead for first green hydrogen project

The Gibson Island project is one of many tentative deals unveiled by the company as it strives to become a major green energy supplier.

Reuters | May 4, 2022 | 7:03 am

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