September 4, 2023

Albemarle nears $4.3 billion Liontown takeover

“The likelihood of a deal succeeding has materially increased,” analysts said.

September 1, 2023

Fortescue founder toys with reverse greenwashing

Guy Debelle resigned from the board of Fortescue’s green energy, continuing the run of abrupt departures by executives at the miner.

September 1, 2023

Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden

The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to appeal the grant of a permit for Talga's Nunasvaara graphite mine.

September 1, 2023

New map shows Australia’s lithium potential goes beyond WA

Although Australia's lithium exploration has predominantly centred in Western Australia, new research indicates the potential of other regions.

August 31, 2023

Fortescue executive rout continues as Debelle quits green unit

Earlier in the week, metals division's CEO Fiona Hick announced departure, and on Thursday the division's finance chief Christine Morris stepped down.

August 31, 2023

Alita Resources’ administrators confirm buyout talks, start liquidation

Separately, Glencore has launched a secret deal to acquire all the debt in Alita.

August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 31, 2023

Fortescue CFO leaves three days after CEO’s departure

Christine Morris was appointed CFO of Fortescue's metals division in June and assumed the role in early July.

August 30, 2023

Lithium revival a dead cat bounce as prices slump to 20-month low

Sales-weighted worldwide prices for lithium the lowest since December 2021 as weakness in China is exported elsewhere.

August 30, 2023

BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.