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Australian graphite maker jumps on $755 million loan from US

Novonix has received a loan from the US Department of Energy to build a manufacturing plant in Tennessee.

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2024 | 6:54 am

Arcadium Lithium investors sue miner over Rio Tinto takeover

Three shareholders of Arcadium Lithium have sued the miner and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Rio Tinto, BHP, and BlueScope to build ‘green iron’ plant

Project could help reduce emissions by up to 80% if…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2024 | 3:53 am

BHP resumes South Flank iron ore operations after short pause

The mine was briefly closed due to heavy rains in…

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | 3:33 pm

Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says

Earnings from iron ore, Australia’s major export, are forecast to…

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2024 | 11:11 am

Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Australia grants further $257m for Iluka’s rare earths refinery amid cost blowout

Iluka had first committed to building what will be Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery in 2022.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 2:18 pm

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 6:57 am

Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown

Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2024 | 4:05 am

Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output

Across operations, it is projecting 3% compound annual growth from 2024 onward.

Reuters | December 4, 2024 | 10:04 am

Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon project

It would produce 53,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually over a 40-year mine life, with plans to expand to 60,000 tpy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2024 | 3:43 am

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Australian graphite maker jumps on $755 million loan from US

Arcadium Lithium investors sue miner over Rio Tinto takeover

Rio Tinto, BHP, and BlueScope to build ‘green iron’ plant

BHP resumes South Flank iron ore operations after short pause

Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says

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Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

Australia grants further $257m for Iluka’s rare earths refinery amid cost blowout

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown

Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output

Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon project

Rio Tinto holds tender with legacy inventory from Argyle and Diavik mines

Rio Tinto sells copper mine stake to Sumitomo for $399 million

Fortescue awarded A$10 million to support development of 6MW truck chargers