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Indonesia to lead nickel production: BMI

The market intelligence firm says global nickel ore production growth will continue to accelerate in 2018 as major producer countries see a recovery in production levels following subdued output in 2017.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 9, 2018 | 4:31 pm

Rio Tinto’s last two coal mines set to attract bids over $2.5 billion

Company made a strategic decision in 2017 to exit coal and focus on growth in iron ore, copper and its aluminum division.

Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 8:01 am

Scientists closer to producing safer and longer-lasting lithium battery

Using a 3-D layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), or silicone, reduces dendrite growth, which makes batteries safer and longer-lasting.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2018 | 10:05 am

South Kalgoorlie gold mine sold to Northern Star for $62.6 million

The acquisition comprises the project’s operating processing facility and 800 square kilometres of Prospective Gold tenure.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 7, 2018 | 4:37 pm

Rio Tinto speeds up driverless fleet expansion in Australia

Fifteen autonomous trucks will be introduced to West Angelas iron ore mine, in the Pilbara region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2018 | 6:45 am

US steel and aluminum tariffs a ‘black day for the world’ — BHP

BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie believes US President Donald Trump’s plans for steel and aluminum tariffs will harm the global economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2018 | 8:43 am

Rio Tinto, former execs. once again move to have SEC case dismissed

Lawyers acting for the company, its former chief executive Tom Albanese, and its ex finance director Guy Elliott say charges brought by the SEC are 'plainly wrong.'

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2018 | 7:25 am