March 1, 2023

BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector

BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.

February 28, 2023

Australia blocks Chinese investor from raising stake in rare earths miner

The Foreign Investment Review Board did not allow Northern Minerals' largest shareholder to boost stake on grounds of national interest.

February 27, 2023

Recharge Industries grabs failed startup Britishvolt

The Australian firm has bought Britishvolt, which planned a battery factory in the UK to power EVs, out of administration.

February 27, 2023

Jindalee claims McDermitt project is the largest lithium deposit in US

The Australian miner says its project, on the Nevada-Oregon border, has overtaken Lithium America’s Thacker pass by contained lithium in mineral resource.

February 26, 2023

Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal mines

The government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars.

February 24, 2023

Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits

Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.

February 23, 2023

BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia

World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment.

February 23, 2023

Allkem’s first-half profit jumps nearly eleven-fold on soaring prices

The company recorded a net profit attributable of $180.4 million for the half-year ended Dec. 31.

February 23, 2023

Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion

The approved first phase of the expansion project will extend Diavik’s productive life to at least early 2026.

February 23, 2023

Pilbara’s profit soars on strong output

Company posted a nearly 11-fold jump in half-year net profit, boosted by spodumene production at its Pilgangoora plant.