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Inflection Resources uses space technology to search for copper in Australia’s Macquarie Arc

The initiative leverages the real-time Ambient Noise Tomography survey capabilities of Fleet Space’s mineral exploration technology on a large scale geophysical survey in New South Wales.

Staff Writer | June 12, 2024 | 2:03 pm

Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences

The government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the…

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 9:55 am

BHP, Spence mine workers reach initial wage deal

Union members have until Friday to vote on the preliminary…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2024 | 5:32 am

Forget copper and gold as steel-making raw material outperforms

Prices of 44% grade manganese ore have almost doubled since…

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 5:17 am

Rio Tinto to buy Mitsubishi’s near 12% stake in Boyne Smelters

In late May, Rio signed a deal to buy Sumitomo…

Reuters | June 10, 2024 | 3:53 pm

Alcoa to cut Kwinana refinery production in phased-out shutdown

It will begin curtailment of the Western Australia refinery in the second quarter, and cease all output of alumina by the third.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 3:29 am

Vista Gold evaluates staged development for Mt Todd gold in Australia

The initial capex will be less than $350 million, assuming contract mining.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 10:33 am

Alcoa set to announce Kwinana refinery closure

The plant, one of Alcoa’s first three Western Australia alumina refineries, has been operating below nameplate capacity for the past year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 7:37 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right foot, having raised A$15 million ($10m) on a heavily oversubscribed IPO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 3:47 am

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine, the project will add around 5% to global seaborne supply when it comes on line.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 2:30 am

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 5, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Omnia Metals expands footprint in Canada with Dixie buy

The deal hands Omnia key assets, including the Phoenix and the Torp Lake lithium projects, which expand its footprint to more than 625 km2.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 5:33 am

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