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Australia’s ioneer signs deal with US firm for lithium supply

It has signed a commercial offtake agreement with Dragonfly Energy Holdings.

Reuters | May 9, 2023 | 6:15 pm

Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley

Market is expected to remain in a deficit in 2023…

Staff Writer | May 8, 2023 | 9:34 am

Malaysia gives Lynas extension to keep rare earths unit open

Lynas has an additional six months to get its rare…

Bloomberg News | May 7, 2023 | 10:50 am

New Zealand to review risk and benefits of seabed mining

Seabed mining is allowed in New Zealand but it has…

Reuters | May 5, 2023 | 7:21 am

St Barbara backs Genesis’ offer for Leonara assets over Silver Lake bid

St Barbara will back a A$600 million offer for its…

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 8:50 am

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Woodside snares BHP oil, gas business in $28 billion merger

BHP's exit from petroleum, which made up just 5% of its annual earnings, speeds up its exit from fossil fuels amid pressure from environmentally conscious investors.

Reuters | August 17, 2021 | 2:16 pm

BHP gives go ahead for giant Jansen potash project

Company will go ahead with its Jansen potash project in Canada and unveiled plans to do away with its dual-listed share structure.

Reuters | August 17, 2021 | 7:51 am

Sumitomo to sell stake in Rolleston coal mine in Australia to Glencore

Sumitomo's remaining interest in thermal coal mines is a 37.13% stake in the Clermont mine in Australia.

Reuters | August 16, 2021 | 9:44 pm

Benga Mining applies for judicial review following Canada’s coal mine snub

A unit of Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has applied to the Federal Court for a judicial review of the rejection of the proposed $800 million Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 16, 2021 | 11:57 am

Galaxy Resources swings to half-year profit on strong lithium prices

The results come as Galaxy completes its merger with Orocobre to create the world's fifth most valuable lithium miner.

Reuters | August 16, 2021 | 7:43 am

BlueRock shares jump on biggest diamond found at Kareevlei

The 58.6-carat diamond find follows the discovery of a 21.6 carat stone at the South African mine a week ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2021 | 7:03 am

BHP closer to exiting oil and gas with Woodside merger talks

Move would cement the world’s top miner’s exit from the oil and gas industry amid increasing pressure to curb emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2021 | 3:29 am

BHP signs agreement with Aboriginal group on new terms

Company has signed a framework deal with traditional landowners at a coal business in Queensland state.

Reuters | August 13, 2021 | 7:36 am

Australian probe to put spotlight on sexual harassment at mining camps

Women make up roughly one in five workers and critics say recreation facilities have become hubs for drinking alcohol and created poor camp cultures.

Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:02 pm

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