July 27, 2024 Big Oil seizes lithium opportunities Mining companies could benefit in cash and technology as major fossil fuel companies invest in lithium.
July 26, 2024 Rio Tinto, Aymium partner on decarbonization initiative in Québec The companies formed Évolys Québec to manufacture a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to reduce carbon emissions in large-scale industrial processes.
July 26, 2024 Australia rejects Rio Tinto unit’s uranium mine lease renewal Decision ends a decades-long dispute over Jabikula, one of the world’s largest untapped deposits of high-grade uranium.
July 24, 2024 Fortescue to step up energy spending despite job cuts "We see a massive potential in green iron industry out of Australia, supplying China," CEO says.
July 24, 2024 Vale to develop low-carbon mega hubs in Brazil, US, and Middle East within a year Three projects were already announced for Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
July 22, 2024 US Senators release energy permitting reform bill Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals of clean-energy, pipeline and electricity transmission projects.
July 22, 2024 High returns lure wealthy investors to fund coal as banks exit Wealthy Australians are emerging as an important pool of capital for financing coal projects shunned by banks.
July 22, 2024 Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.
July 21, 2024 Singaporean consortium secures $850m for South32’s Australian coking coal South32 said in February it had agreed to sell the business in New South Wales state for $1.65 billion.
July 21, 2024 Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining The diversification strategy includes plans to expand into international mining to secure access to minerals including copper, cobalt and nickel, as well as lithium.
Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026 With 60,000 tonnes of reserves, Portugal is Europe's top lithium producer. January 13, 2026 | 10:04 am
