Phasing out coal in some places may increase consumption in others – studyCountries phasing out coal from electricity risk pushing the excess supply into other industries or other countries.Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 5:05 am
Australia rejects first coal mine under environmental lawCountry has blocked a major mine proposed near the Great…Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 4:54 am
Brazil okays BHP’s $6.6 billion acquisition of OZ MineralsThe deal still requires the approval of Australia’s regulatory bodies…MINING.COM Editor | February 7, 2023 | 5:51 am
How nature recycles organic material to create diamonds New research shows that some diamonds are made up of former living organisms that have been recycled more than 400 kilometres below the surface. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 24, 2021 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to assess hydrogen plant at Yarwun refinery They will jointly study the feasibility of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio’s alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 4:38 am
Rio Tinto resumes operations at Richards Bay in South Africa The Richards Bay Minerals project was shut down in late June following the murder of the top manager. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 3:49 am
Western Areas posts full-year loss amid acquisition interest IGO said it was in preliminary talks to acquire Western Areas as part of efforts to raise its footprint in battery materials. Reuters | August 23, 2021 | 10:00 pm
Blair Athol coal mine life extended by 10 years Life extension of central Queensland's coal mine follows a reserves update that added 19.5 million tonnes. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2021 | 10:03 am
Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2021 | 7:48 am
Tianqi, IGO produce first Australian lithium hydroxide for batteries The Kwinana plant is expected to reach its initial 24,000 tonne per year capacity by the end of 2022. Reuters | August 22, 2021 | 4:14 pm
Bauxite production set to rise 3.8% in 2021 Rising bauxite output from Australia and Guinea to push market to pre-covid levels. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 22, 2021 | 3:54 pm
Nickel is becoming a battleground for bets on battery future Andrew Forrest has long signaled he’s interested in battery metals and has expressed ambitions to get into the business for years. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 10:18 am