March 26, 2024 Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project Star Diamond now owns 100% of the project in central Saskatchewan.
March 26, 2024 Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive “Super Pit” Proposed expansion would add seven years to the operating life of the iconic gold mine in Western Australia until 2034.
March 25, 2024 Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to $282.9 million for the project.
March 25, 2024 SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market.
March 25, 2024 China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says “China’s willingness to open up to the world, and the world’s willingness to work with China” is integral to the future of energy, BHP's Mike Henry said.
March 25, 2024 China’s top miner says it ‘will be targeted’ amid US risks Zijin Mining has warned that US-led efforts to tackle Beijing’s control of minerals could slow the company’s global expansion.
March 25, 2024 America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations.
March 24, 2024 Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.
March 23, 2024 Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama "When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.
March 22, 2024 Tianqi seeks shareholder voting power in SQM-Codelco deal Tianqi holds about a 20% stake in SQM, which on Thursday told shareholders talks were ongoing with Codelco over a new lithium partnership.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
