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

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, covid-related supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation have all fuelled a narrative that the clean energy transition will be highly inflationary.

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

One by one, mega miners show why metals supply is so squeezed

Glencore Plc is the latest giant miner to pare back…

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2022 | 8:18 am

Top bid for lithium up 140% after Musk’s ‘insane levels’ call

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.’s auction of spodumene concentrate attracted a top…

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2022 | 7:59 am

Nyrstar to invest $284m in zinc electrolysis plant in Australia

The investment includes funding of A$50 million from the Federal…

Reuters | April 28, 2022 | 7:52 am

Lynas races to keep up with global rare earths demand

The company is in talks with governments eager to beef…

Reuters | April 28, 2022 | 7:49 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

Jobs boom in Australia’s mining industry

The Australian Resources and Energy Group has published a report predicting that the sector will need 21,000 new workers by 2024.

Global Data | January 16, 2020 | 3:55 pm

Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments drop on disruptions from cyclone and fire

Rio Tinto posted a 3% drop in iron ore shipments in 2019.

Reuters | January 16, 2020 | 2:09 pm

Battery nickel price regains premium over metal

Nickel sulphate is back to trading at a premium to the metal in China and should stay there on expected BHP Nickel West delays, says new report.

Frik Els | January 16, 2020 | 12:56 pm

Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround?

Even before the rumoured deal, more than 80% of the world's largest cobalt miner's output was tied up for years to come, a new report shows.

Frik Els | January 15, 2020 | 12:57 pm

Rio’s Argyle diamonds featured on Australian coin

The Perth Mint issued a coin that has nearly three carats of vivid intense pink diamonds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 14, 2020 | 6:15 am

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

One by one, mega miners show why metals supply is so squeezed

Top bid for lithium up 140% after Musk’s ‘insane levels’ call

Nyrstar to invest $284m in zinc electrolysis plant in Australia

Lynas races to keep up with global rare earths demand

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Rio Tinto readies to close world’s biggest diamond mine

Jobs boom in Australia’s mining industry

Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments drop on disruptions from cyclone and fire

Battery nickel price regains premium over metal

Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround?

Titan wins bid for Core Gold, takes majority stake

Australian Vanadium signs agreement with Chinese steelmaker

Resolute to sell Ravenswood gold mine for $207m

Rio’s Argyle diamonds featured on Australian coin