May 5, 2023

New Zealand to review risk and benefits of seabed mining

Seabed mining is allowed in New Zealand but it has to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

May 5, 2023

BHP unveils first natural capital accounting results

Results of first pilot case study on the application of natural capital accounting principles in mining focused on former mineral sands operation in Australia.

May 4, 2023

Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices

Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.

May 3, 2023

Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid

The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX.

May 2, 2023

Fortescue Metals begins magnetite production at Iron Bridge

After 20 years, 20 million work hours, delays and cost overruns, the Western Australia mine delivered its first 68% iron grade product.

May 1, 2023

RANKED: World’s biggest nickel projects

Nori Clarion-Clipperton polymetallic project, 4,000 metres deep in the northeastern Pacific Ocean holds top spot.

May 1, 2023

Peak Rare Earths locks in $18 million to develop Tanzania project

Final investment decision on the Ngualla Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) rare earth deposit will be made by the end of September.

April 25, 2023

Landowners working on injunction against Barrick’s restart of Porgera gold mine

Landowners served Barrick with a no trespass notice last week.

April 24, 2023

Horizonte closer to beginning production at Brazil nickel project

The Araguaia nickel mine in northern Brazil is on-schedule for production in Q1 2024, with over 50% of the construction finished.

April 24, 2023

Wyloo tightens grip on nickel explorer Mincor

The miner, owned by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, has locked in a 51.24% interest in its takeover target.