April 19, 2021

Australian lithium miners Orocobre and Galaxy to merge in $3bn deal

Business combination creates world’s fifth-biggest producer of lithium chemicals, used to make EV batteries.

April 18, 2021

Nuclear scanning allows for better detection of precious metals in drill cores, scientists say

Researchers from ANSTO and Macquarie University proved that using neutrons from the OPAL reactor provides new clarity for mineralogical assessments.

April 16, 2021

Fortescue reaches 1.5 billion tonnes shipped from Pilbara

The company achieved the milestone less than three years after it shipped its billionth tonne from Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.

April 16, 2021

Hydra Consortium wants heavy-duty mining equipment to run on renewable hydrogen

Mining3 and Engie are the driving forces behind the Hydra Consortium.

April 14, 2021

Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook

The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.

April 14, 2021

Resolute shares jump on Bibiani mine lease restoration

Ghana's decision came with conditions, including halting the sale of the asset to China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold.

April 14, 2021

Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine

Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations.

April 13, 2021

‘Deeds, not words’: mining firms reshape boardrooms as investors demand sustainability

Shareholders are demanding change from an industry whose reputation has been battered by deadly tailings failures.

April 12, 2021

Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend

The world’s second largest miner has earmarked almost $19m for this year, up from $10m in 2020.

April 9, 2021

Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill strike funding deal for Oyu Tolgoi

The binding agreement ends a standoff between the companies over the copper-gold mine expansion.