February 5, 2025

China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain

A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.

January 12, 2024

In conversation with Scott Winter: Opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry in 2024

This year will see continued opportunity and ongoing pressures in the global mining sector as the world transitions to new energy sources, with risk management among its perpetual challenges.

January 11, 2024

Billionaire Forrest vows to speed Australia clean power push

Andrew Forrest’s closely held Squadron Energy aims to add facilities that can power the equivalent of six million homes.

January 10, 2024

BHP partners with HBIS Group on decarbonization trials in steelmaking

Its latest collaboration agreement with HBIS will tap into the investment of up to $15 million over three years.

January 9, 2024

AustralianSuper ups stakes in Pilbara Minerals, Endeavour Group

The stake increase makes AustralianSuper the largest stakeholder in Pilbara.

January 9, 2024

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.

January 9, 2024

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.

January 8, 2024

Vista Gold evaluates staged development for Mt Todd gold in Australia

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

January 8, 2024

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.

January 8, 2024

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.