Video: Pension funds need to be bigger players in the sector, EY mining and metals lead says Raising capital to supply metals needed for the energy transition has become front and center for mining executives, according to EY report.MINING.com Editor | October 15, 2024 | 4:59 pm
Rio Tinto Q3 iron ore shipments rise, sees first Simandou output in 2025Rio has reaffirmed its 2024 Pilbara iron ore shipments forecast…Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 3:06 pm
Rio Takes step toward M&A redemption with $6.7 billion lithium betModest by comparison with past splurges, the all-cash deal is…Bloomberg News | October 12, 2024 | 10:22 am
Westgold-Karora merger creates top five Australian gold miner Combined company has an annual output of over 400,000 ounces of gold per year and a market capitalization of about $1.63bn. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2024 | 5:48 am
BHP turns to mediation to avoid strike at Escondida The last significant strike at Escondida, in 2017, lasted 44 days, hurt BHP's production and drove global copper prices up. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2024 | 3:49 am
Australia may speed tax breaks for critical minerals refining The move follows Albemarle's announcement this week that it could shed about 300 jobs in Australia. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2024 | 6:56 am
Iron ore price rises to more than 1-week high on upbeat demand outlook Rio Tinto reported higher first-half underlying earnings on Wednesday. Reuters | August 1, 2024 | 6:48 am
Mining powerhouse Australia to tighten up exploration rules No mining entity listed on the ASX will be exempt from the changes, which are expected to take effect next year, according to JORC committee chair. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2024 | 4:23 pm
BHP says iron ore supply not affected by minor rail car incident According to the company, two cars derailed at a railyard near Port Hedland in Western Australia. Reuters | July 31, 2024 | 6:56 am
Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in early 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 6:33 am
Rio Tinto open to major acquisitions to meet copper goals CEO Jakob Stausholm noted that buying quality assets in the current “hot market” would be “seriously" expensive. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 4:35 am
Rio Tinto half-year profit meets estimates, expects good demand in China The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $5.8 billion for the six months. Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 3:22 pm