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Piedmont commits to funding Atlantic Lithium’s Ghana project, acquires 22.5% stake

Piedmont said it will provide a further $70 million toward the Ewoyaa development capital to acquire a total 50% stake.

Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 9:37 am

Tesla warns Core Lithium of possible legal claim on failed supply talks

The Adelaide-based miner and Tesla failed to clinch a pact after nearly…

Bloomberg News | August 17, 2023 | 8:33 am

Australian coal miner’s plans may double its methane emissions, Ember says

Whitehaven's ambitious expansion plans would potentially put it at odds…

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2023 | 2:51 pm

Aether raises $49 million to extract lithium using AI

Its platform can extract lithium from previously-inaccessible reserves and also…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2023 | 8:58 am

Evolution Energy signs graphite supply deal with China-based BTR

The company will supply about 90% of the product from…

Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 6:12 pm

Greatland Gold grows Havieron resources by nearly 50%, reserves by 70%

The mineral resource update shows that Havieron's total endowment (including ore reserves) has increased to 5.5moz gold and 218,000t copper.

Jackson Chen | March 4, 2022 | 9:43 am

Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal

The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers.

Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:54 am

Stanmore Resources to raise $506 million for BHP Mitsui Coal stake buy

Stanmore, which signed the deal with BHP in November to buy the stake for $1.35 billion, said it would issue about 631 million shares.

Reuters | March 2, 2022 | 3:09 pm

BHP says it must do more to address toxic workplace culture

The global miner has increased female participation across the business by two-thirds since 2016, lifting it to over 30%.

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2022 | 6:13 pm

IGO drops plan to buy Glencore’s copper mine

The CSA mine is one of Australia's highest-grade copper mines and produces about 50,000 tonnes every year.

Reuters | February 28, 2022 | 4:09 pm

Perseus Mining becomes sole owner of Orca Gold in $155m deal

Perseus currently owns a 15% stake in the Canadian developer, which is developing the Block 14 gold project in northern Sudan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2022 | 6:58 am

Australian mining billionaire to invest $2.2bn in renewable energy project

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy has acquired the Clarke Creek project - a wind, solar and battery farm development.

Reuters | February 27, 2022 | 10:03 am

Australian miners ramp up search for lithium to meet EV demand

Miners invested $700 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, according to a report by consultancy BDO, up 11% on the prior quarter.

Bloomberg News | February 27, 2022 | 8:35 am

ESG, green energy transition to remain top-of-mind in mining boardrooms – report

The environmental, social and governance theme anchored itself as a mainstream aspect of the mining business in 2021, a report by White & Case states.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 25, 2022 | 5:05 am

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