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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

Australian court greenlights MMG’s Tasmania tailings dam study

Chinese-owned MMG may proceed with tailings dam assessment near Tasmania…

Henry Lazenby | May 2, 2022 | 7:21 am

South32 boosts Brazil green aluminum supply with bauxite mine buy

South32 now owns 33% of the Mineração Rio do Norto…

Henry Lazenby | May 2, 2022 | 5:38 am

Nuton venture aims to grow Rio Tinto’s copper business, accelerate decarbonization agenda

Rio said Nuton technologies have the potential to economically unlock…

Amanda Stutt | April 29, 2022 | 10:57 am

Opinion: World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technology

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, covid-related supply chain disruptions, and…

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2022 | 4:24 am

Wesfarmers defers lithium project investment decision

Final investment decision on the Mt Holland lithium project has been delayed by a year.

Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 9:09 am

Galaxy Resources to slash output at flagship lithium mine in 2020

Cost reduction would continue to be a major focus at Mt Cattlin in 2020.

Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 9:05 am

Boss wants to restart Honeymoon uranium project

The Australian miner wishes to seize an anticipated rally in the uranium market.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 22, 2020 | 6:15 am

Five iron ore trends to watch in 2020 – report

Vale could once again be the biggest swing factor for iron ore, but this time in the opposite direction.

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2020 | 4:01 pm

BHP sees little impact from Chile unrest

BHP hits record throughput at 1.2mt Escondida mine, expects full year stoppages related to political upheaval in the country would only cost 7,000 tonnes.

Frik Els | January 20, 2020 | 3:03 pm

Orocobre signs lithium supply deals with Chinese firms

Two contracts were signed for the supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its flagship Olaroz project.

Reuters | January 20, 2020 | 8:50 am

A global look at high-risk tailings dams

A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

MINING.com Editor | January 17, 2020 | 1:15 pm

Lynas’ rare earth licence renewal in Malaysia challenged in court

The lawsuit challenges the Malaysian government's decision to renew the company’s operating licence last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2020 | 6:40 am

Rio Tinto readies to close world’s biggest diamond mine

The miner expects to see production of rough diamonds drop from 17 million carats last year to 12-14 million in 2020 as a result.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2020 | 2:56 am

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