May 9, 2023

Australia’s ioneer signs deal with US firm for lithium supply

It has signed a commercial offtake agreement with Dragonfly Energy Holdings.

May 8, 2023

Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley

Market is expected to remain in a deficit in 2023 but conditions will not be as tight as previous years, according to the investment bank.

May 7, 2023

Malaysia gives Lynas extension to keep rare earths unit open

Lynas has an additional six months to get its rare earth plant in line with environmental requirements.

May 5, 2023

New Zealand to review risk and benefits of seabed mining

Seabed mining is allowed in New Zealand but it has to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

May 4, 2023

St Barbara backs Genesis’ offer for Leonara assets over Silver Lake bid

St Barbara will back a A$600 million offer for its Leonara assets from Genesis Minerals despite a higher proposal from Silver Lake Resources.

May 4, 2023

Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.

May 4, 2023

Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices

Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.

May 3, 2023

Newcrest board backs $19.5 billion Newmont takeover

The due diligence period on the offer ends May 11.

May 3, 2023

Vulcan Energy raises $72 million to develop German lithium plant

Funds to go to develop its net zero carbon lithium project in Germany.

May 3, 2023

Rio Tinto unveils Argyle Rose heirloom piece

Argyle Rose features one of the last diamonds to be mined from the iconic Argyle mine in the East Kimberley, Western Australia.