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Ramelius takes stake in Spartan, rules out takeover

Gold miner Ramelius Resources has bought 98.5m shares for an 8.9% stake in Spartan, which is developing the Dalgaranga gold project.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 4:03 am

Lithium producers bullish on long-term demand despite recent price drop

Oversupply from China and a softening of aggressive EV adoption…

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 5:11 pm

Lake Resources cuts staff, eyes asset sales amid low lithium prices

Australian-listed Lake is developing Kachi in Argentina's mountainous Catamarca province…

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 3:16 pm

Lynas targets Malaysian first production of heavy rare earths in CY25

The rare earths producer said it is also progressing pre-construction…

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 4:08 pm

Top four iron ore miners’ carbon emissions reduction promises

Rio Tinto's Vale's, BHP's and Fortescue's net zero targets.

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 1:02 pm

MinRes to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $864 million

The Onslow iron ore project is a joint venture with giant steelmakers China Baowu, POSCO and Advanced Micro Controls.

Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 8:10 am

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as it reels from weak market conditions and the failed BHP bid for Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2024 | 5:26 am

Coal mines’ proximity to urban centres in Australia poses health risks to local populations — study

Coal mine proximity to major townships potentially exposes nearby communities to higher levels of CO2 in the air.

Staff Writer | June 5, 2024 | 5:23 am

BHP heads to mediation to avert strike at Spence copper mine

BHP requested that the Chilean government mediate in talks with union leaders after workers voted to strike.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2024 | 3:45 am

Rio Tinto invests $143 million in low-emission steel plant

The facility will focus on BioIron, an iron-making technology developed by Rio that utilizes plant matter as fuel instead of coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2024 | 5:08 am

Australia orders Chinese investors to sell down stake in rare earths miner

Northern Minerals is developing the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.

Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 6:45 am

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Ramelius takes stake in Spartan, rules out takeover

Lithium producers bullish on long-term demand despite recent price drop

Lake Resources cuts staff, eyes asset sales amid low lithium prices

Lynas targets Malaysian first production of heavy rare earths in CY25

Top four iron ore miners’ carbon emissions reduction promises

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MinRes to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $864 million

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

Coal mines’ proximity to urban centres in Australia poses health risks to local populations — study

BHP heads to mediation to avert strike at Spence copper mine

Probe finds Sandfire caused Aboriginal heritage damage due to process failures

BHP faces test of patience after $49 billion Anglo bid fails

Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project

Rio Tinto invests $143 million in low-emission steel plant

Australia orders Chinese investors to sell down stake in rare earths miner