July 7, 2023

BHP looks to tiny microbes to cut stubborn steel emissions

BHP aspires to reduce its Scope 3 emissions to net zero by 2050.

July 6, 2023

Australia’s trade surplus swells as gold and energy exports rise

Thursday’s data showed overseas shipments of non-monetary gold jumped almost 16%.

July 6, 2023

Freeport-McMoran faces potential halt of activities in Indonesia

Without the awaited export permit, Freeport will have to suspend operations, resulting in significant implications for overall operations and sales of mining products.

July 6, 2023

SQM grows Aussie footprint on earn-in deal with Tambourah

SQM will invest at least A$1.5 million ($1m) and up to A$3 million ($2m) to earn an initial 50% in all mineral rights at Julimar project.

July 5, 2023

Ardea Resources inks agreement with Japanese firms for nickel-cobalt project feasibility

The consortium comprises Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co Ltd.

July 5, 2023

Wyloo looks for more nickel deals as it seals Mincor buy

Wyloo has breached the 90% holding in Mincor for compulsory acquisition and the takeover is expected to be sealed in the coming weeks.

July 4, 2023

Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges

Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely.

July 4, 2023

Column: Australia’s exports of energy transition metals to top thermal coal

The impact on energy commodities from the war in Ukraine has faded and prices are expected to be more in line with historical norms.

July 4, 2023

Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects

The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.

July 3, 2023

NRW Holdings to design, construct Northern Star’s KCGM plant for $648m

Last month, Northern Star's board approved an expansion of the processing capacity at KCGM.