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Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&A

The small and fragmented WA gold sector remains ripe for consolidation, even after several deals already so far this year.

Kristie Batten | August 14, 2024 | 2:42 am

Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO

Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has…

Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am

CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing

The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 5:47 am

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am

A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places

Heatwaves during Australia's most recent summer set new extremes across…

Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 3:38 pm

Greatland Gold may buy Havieron back from Newmont

Greatland considers itself “strongly positioned” should there be an opportunity to consolidate ownership of Havieron.

Staff Writer | April 30, 2024 | 6:28 am

Australia’s Tietto asks investors to accept Zhaojin’s offer or sell shares

Zhaojin declared its bid to be unconditional on April 24, making it impossible for Tietto shareholders who had already accepted the offer to now withdraw.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 8:37 pm

Australian regulator sues Magnis Energy over US battery plant disclosure failures

Lawsuit filed against lithium-ion battery firm and its chairman for failing to disclose details about its US manufacturing facility.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Column: BHP’s Anglo buyout makes business sense if the price is right

The bid may also be a tacit admission on BHP's part that buying copper assets is far easier than trying to find them and develop new mines.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 8:37 am

Takeover rules to prevent Anglo from saying much on BHP bid at AGM

BHP's $39 billion bid will be the elephant in the room at Anglo American's Tuesday annual general meeting.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 7:07 am

First Quantum to shut down Ravensthorpe nickel mine

The Canadian miner cited higher operation costs and lower nickel price forecast amid reasons for the closure of the Western Australia mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2024 | 6:41 am

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Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&A

Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO

CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places

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Greatland Gold may buy Havieron back from Newmont

Australia’s Tietto asks investors to accept Zhaojin’s offer or sell shares

Australian regulator sues Magnis Energy over US battery plant disclosure failures

Column: BHP’s Anglo buyout makes business sense if the price is right

Takeover rules to prevent Anglo from saying much on BHP bid at AGM

First Quantum to shut down Ravensthorpe nickel mine

Ardea Resources teams up with Sumitomo, Mitsubishi for nickel project

BHP mega bid and $10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected