October 31, 2023

Australian mining red tape hurts its global investment case, says Hancock

Hancock joins BHP and Rio Tinto in flagging red tape around mining projects as hurting Australia's drive to secure major investment.

October 31, 2023

BHP launches new program to support Indigenous businesses across the Pilbara

The 3 year pilot program, administered by Indigenous Management Group, will support  Pilbara Indigenous businesses via training and advice on all aspects of business development.

October 31, 2023

BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output

BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production.

October 30, 2023

AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine

Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine.

October 29, 2023

Australia’s science agency reports breakthrough in concentrated solar thermal energy storage

The technology is expected to support the decarbonization of Australia’s heavy industry.

October 28, 2023

The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itself

For the first time in a generation, the spectre of disruption looms over mining’s most reliable profit generator. 

October 27, 2023

Dixie Gold agrees to friendly takeover by Australia’s Omnia Metals

The consideration represents a premium estimated to be in excess of 600% to Dixie Gold's value on the date of agreement.

October 27, 2023

Caspin Resources makes heavy rare earths discovery in WA’s West Musgrave

The company has now reported its highest grade REE mineralization intersected to date at the Duchess Prospect at Mount Squires.

October 27, 2023

BHP Australia iron ore rail workers approve industrial action plans

The work stoppages could impact its operations at the world's largest iron ore export hub at Port Hedland.

October 27, 2023

Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline

The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million.