October 4, 2021

BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture

The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."

October 1, 2021

BHP opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant

The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.

September 30, 2021

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

September 27, 2021

AVZ Minerals secures Chinese backing for DRC lithium project

Suzhou CATH has agreed to invest more than $400 million to become a partner in the Australian explorer’s Manono project in southern DRC.

September 24, 2021

Glencore mulling offers for CSA copper mine in Australia

Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.

September 23, 2021

Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn

Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.

September 22, 2021

Lake Resources partners with US cleantech on Argentina lithium project

The Kachi lithium brine project is expected to produce 25,500 tonnes a year from 2024 with possible expansion to 50,000 tonnes.

September 21, 2021

Star Minerals raises $3.6m ahead of listing

Explorer will use the funds to acquire its parent company’s Tumblegum South asset in Western Australia.

September 17, 2021

Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion

The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal.

September 16, 2021

Sibanye-Stillwater grabs 50% of Nevada lithium project for $490 million

The deal is one of the largest ever in the US lithium market and it t marks Sibanye’s third battery metal investment this year.