Rio Tinto unit faces criminal case in Canada over injured worker

The accident took place on Jan 26, 2023 at the Diavik mine, which is located about 200 km (125 miles) south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories.

Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 12:47 pm

Lynas Rare Earths quits tie-up talks with MP Materials

Lynas Rare Earths said confidential talks have ended with MP Materials for a possible merger.

Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 6:49 am

Australian gold miner Red 5 to acquire Silver Lake Resources

The merged entity will have a combined gold production profile of about 445,000 ounces per annum for fiscal 2024.

Reuters | February 4, 2024 | 2:37 pm

From green hype to bailouts, the nickel industry has imploded

The nickel market has been thrown into chaos after a flood of new supplies from Indonesia — the result of huge Chinese investment and major technological breakthroughs.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2024 | 4:20 pm

MP Materials and Lynas explore merger amid rare earth market turmoil — report

The Australian Financial Review suggests the two companies may be in talks to merge, potentially forming the world's largest non-China producers of rare earths.

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 11:27 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am

Rusal loses suit against Rio Tinto over alumina refinery

Company sought to win back access to its 20% share of the alumina produced at a jointly owned refiner in Queensland.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:44 am

Bougainville Copper soars on Panguna licence 5-year extension

The company is attempting to reopen the giant Panguna mine, believed to hold 5.3 million tonnes of copper and 19.3 million ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2024 | 3:44 am

Fifth Fortescue executive quits as management exodus deepens

News comes just days after Deborah Caudle, the chief financial officer of the miner’s energy arm, said she had left the firm created by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2024 | 4:54 pm

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