Lynas and Malaysia ink deal to sell rare earth waste, attract customers

The agreement comes amid protests by environmentalists who say the miner's rare earths plant fails to meet safety standards.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 4, 2019 | 3:56 am

Australia’s Independence chases more nickel with $216m bid

Australian nickel miner Independence Group has launched a hostile A$312 million takeover bid for smaller peer Panoramic Resources.

Reuters | November 3, 2019 | 9:17 pm

Australia’s threat to outlaw mining protests highlights industry split

The industry is increasingly split along climate change lines.

Reuters | November 3, 2019 | 9:00 pm

Billionaire Gina Rinehart wealth swells as family split lingers

The Australian mining magnate's fortune swelled $2.1 billion after her company reported improved financial results on the back of higher iron ore sales.

Bloomberg News | November 3, 2019 | 8:35 am

Australia’s pro-coal prime minister signals war on climate activism

Scott Morrison’s choice of language Friday made it clear how he views some environmental protesters.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2019 | 10:09 am

Mineral Resources, Albemarle pause Wodgina output on weak lithium market

Australian lithium producers had earlier this year flagged weak market conditions for the rest of 2019 amid reduced demand from Chinese customers.

Reuters | November 1, 2019 | 8:44 am

Recycled lithium batteries market to hit $6 billion by 2030 — report

Circular Energy Storage predicts the world will generate around 1.2 million tonnes of battery waste per year by 2030.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2019 | 10:05 am

Rio Tinto flags higher costs, cloudy Australian aluminium future

Rio, which could become the world's top iron ore producer this year, was beset by weather and operational issues in the first quarter which caused it to cut its annual guidance.

Reuters | October 31, 2019 | 9:27 am

A tenth of the world’s tailing dams have had stability issues

This is one of the conclusions from a global inquiry launched after the collapse of a dam in Brazil that killed hundreds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2019 | 2:56 am

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