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Aggreko expands renewable energy and battery storage at Gold Fields’ Granny Smith mine

The gold mine will have a total of 19MW of solar capacity and 9MW/4.5MWh of BESS capacity installed.

Staff Writer | August 26, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Liebherr, Fortescue reveal world’s first self-driving electric mining truck

At Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine in Western Australia four Liebherr…

Staff Writer | August 26, 2024 | 10:09 am

Pilbara Minerals’ annual profit falls on weaker lithium prices

The lithium miner posted underlying profit after tax of A$318…

Reuters | August 25, 2024 | 4:02 pm

KCGM — from unloved asset to Northern Star’s crown jewel

A former non-core asset of majors Barrick and Newmont, KCGM,…

Kristie Batten | August 25, 2024 | 8:22 am

QCoal says workers sent home after death at coking coal mine

On Friday, Queensland's mining regulator suspended the use of heavy…

Reuters | August 23, 2024 | 8:39 pm

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days?

Bloomberg News | May 18, 2024 | 2:03 pm

BHP needs to bid about $41 a share for Anglo, JPMorgan says

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April 25, stating the offers continue to considerably undervalue the company.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 4:03 am

Rinehart asks Australia’s national gallery to take down her portrait

The portrait is displayed alongside that of 20 other famous people in a single exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 11:31 am

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:08 am

Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion

In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 10:23 am

BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid

Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 9:24 am

Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas

The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies to scout for critical minerals overseas.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:41 am

Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid

Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2024 | 4:04 am

Glencore seeks Australian carbon capture approval amid farmer protests

The company is planning a three-year, A$210 million pilot project that would pump 330,000 metric tons of CO2 from a coal-fired power plant.

Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 9:05 am

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