Silvercorp diversifies into base metals with acquisition of Australia’s Celsius ResourcesCelsius' main asset is the high-grade Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines.Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 8:57 am
Australia approves new coal mine after pledges of climate actionBowen Coking Coal Ltd. has received approval to move ahead…Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:39 am
Newcrest Mining accepts $19.2 billion Newmont takeover dealA deal would likely mark the apogee of a furious…Bloomberg News | May 14, 2023 | 4:26 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
Noront still wants BHP takeover, shunning Forrest Noront said Friday in a statement that its board continues to recommend that shareholders accept BHP’s cash offer. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 9:50 am
Billionaire Forrest picks up 5% in takeover target Western Areas Forrest's move follows a takeover attempt by his Wyloo Metals for Canadian nickel-copper miner Noront Resources Ltd where he's up against BHP. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 7:32 am