Tesla eyes over $1 billion worth of Australian critical minerals a year
The electric cars giant already sources three quarters of its lithium feedstock and over a third of its nickel from Australia.
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Coal India’s $5 billion wage bill set to rise amid rocky outlook
The world’s biggest coal miner is about to enter negotiations with trade unions over potentially hefty pay hikes at a time when the global push for clean energy is putting the industry’s future into doubt.
China steelmaking ingredients jump on upbeat spot market prices
Spot prices of iron ore with 62% iron content for delivery to China gained $6 to $206.5 a tonne on Tuesday, according to SteelHome consultancy.
Rio Tinto reports landslip at part of US Bingham Canyon copper mine
Rio said the landslip had been expected based on geo-technical monitoring at the mine, and all personnel had been removed from the area in advance to ensure safety.
Peru’s Castillo has copper tax deals in his sights; Chinese firms at risk
Peru's presidential front-runner is taking aim at copper mining firms' coveted tax stability agreements that freeze tariffs, and the plan could have an outsized impact on Chinese miners.
Talon drills Ni-Cu outside Tamarack resource
The CGO East area has continuous nickel-copper mineralization over a strike length of more than 500 metres.
Nutrien first to use remote control Cat dozer
Nutrien’s Aurora facility is the largest mining site to implement this non-line of sight remote control system for Caterpillar D8 bulldozers.
BHP says Chile’s copper operations ‘normal’ despite strike
The 200-member union walked off the job last Thursday.
Australia’s Wyloo proposes ‘future metals hub’ for Ontario
It plans to invest C$25 million in studies that will look at the potential to create a local battery metals supply chain in the province.