October 24, 2023

Australia boosts critical minerals fund by over $1 billion to attract international investors

The $1.3 billion boost will increase the capacity of Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to finance mining and processing projects for materials.

October 24, 2023

Malaysia allows Lynas to import radioactive raw material until 2026

The extension comes despite recent concerns in Malaysia about radiation levels from raw material processing.

October 24, 2023

In Australia’s outback, Rio Tinto prepares for a low carbon future

Rio's newest mine, Gudai-darri, is on track to hit record production, while it halves carbon emissions by 2030.

October 23, 2023

SQM buys 30% stake in Australia’s Pirra Lithium

The Chilean lithium giant will ultimately increase its interest to 40% by spending $1.9 million in exploration.

October 22, 2023

South32’s met coal output falls on Illawarra disruptions

The company posted a bigger-than-expected 18% drop in its first-quarter metallurgical coal output.

October 20, 2023

Challenge for world’s biggest robot trains is going electric

Rio Tinto is preparing for trials of battery-powered locomotives in Australia.

October 20, 2023

Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for WA iron ore region

The project in Western Australia's Pilbara district comes as part of Rio's $3 billion plan to decarbonize its iron ore business.

October 20, 2023

Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mine

It comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold production to tap into the multibillion-dollar battery metals industry.

October 19, 2023

Liontown stock dives after bid collapse, emergency fund raising

The shares fell as much as 35% at the open in Sydney.

October 19, 2023

Rio Tinto to up production capacity at Gudai-Darri, its newest iron ore mine

The world’s biggest iron ore producer shipped 83.9 Mt from its Pilbara operations in the three months ended Sept. 30.