Rio Tinto boss pushes cost cuts with jobs in focus Mining giant targets simpler operations and faster decisions as restructuring expands across global divisions. Kristie Batten | May 6, 2026 | 5:06 am
Chalice taps Cutifani’s firm for WA palladium push Mark Cutifani’s Odin Partnership signs on as a strategic advisor to Chalice’s Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project. Kristie Batten | April 13, 2026 | 5:13 am
Miners brace as Cyclone Narelle hits Australia Pilbara iron ore region avoided the worst as Cyclone Narelle weakened inland, disrupting ports and fuel supplies across Western Australia. Kristie Batten | March 27, 2026 | 3:40 am
Gold Fields open to further M&A growth Miner lifts earnings and dividends, boosts exploration and flags consolidation opportunities in Australia and the Americas. Kristie Batten | February 19, 2026 | 7:02 am
BHP leans on copper growth, not big deals CEO Mike Henry said there's no urgent need for deals as the company aims to produce 2.5M tonnes of copper equivalent annually. Kristie Batten | February 17, 2026 | 3:58 am
Australian lithium miners plot expansions after price surge Australia’s hard rock lithium producers are already considering supply increases after spodumene prices more than triple in eight weeks. Kristie Batten | January 30, 2026 | 4:15 am
Uranium hopeful DevEx makes bold play under new chief Former Rio Tinto executive Marnie Finlayson has taken on the role of managing director of uranium explorer DevEx Resources. Kristie Batten | December 5, 2025 | 8:48 am
Australia relying on luck over strategy, mining veteran says Jake Klein warns Australia will fail in its attempt to be a critical minerals leader without serious vision and reform. Kristie Batten | December 4, 2025 | 8:52 am
MinRes walks back Ellison exit plan Chris Ellison set to remain as CEO of Mineral Resources beyond mid-2026, despite governance scandals and external scrutiny. Kristie Batten | November 20, 2025 | 8:10 am
IGO sees no path forward for WA lithium refinery IGO has no hope of a recovery for the embattled Kwinana lithium refinery, a joint venture with Tianqi Lithium, despite green shoots in the lithium market. Kristie Batten | November 19, 2025 | 7:47 am
Pilbara CEO warns Australia losing lithium edge to Brazil CEO of lithium miner Pilbara Minerals called on Canberra to do more or risk losing competitiveness and market share. Kristie Batten | November 7, 2025 | 4:57 am
Fortescue’s Forrest doesn’t get the hype over critical minerals Andrew Forrest slammed Donald Trump, iron ore rivals and oil majors while vowing to stay the course on decarbonization. Kristie Batten | October 31, 2025 | 6:13 am