The shipment figure met Rio Tinto's guidance of between 320-335 million metric tons for the calendar year.

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12.

This year will see continued opportunity and ongoing pressures in the global mining sector as the world transitions to new energy sources, with risk management among its perpetual challenges.

Andrew Forrest’s closely held Squadron Energy aims to add facilities that can power the equivalent of six million homes.

Its latest collaboration agreement with HBIS will tap into the investment of up to $15 million over three years.

The stake increase makes AustralianSuper the largest stakeholder in Pilbara.

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.