Workers strike at Glencore’s Australia refinery over pay dispute
Members of the union stopped work for four hours at the Townsville refinery before resuming operations.
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Sinomine in talks with Zimbabwe to resume lithium exports
The export ban has limited impact on its Bikita mine, Sinomine said.
Oil shock could sharply raise mining costs: BMO
If crude hits $100 a barrel, mining costs could rise about 20% for iron ore, 16% for copper and 9% for gold.
Op-Ed: Europe’s rare earth test begins after Finland’s drill hit
When Europe speaks about strategic autonomy in critical minerals, magnet rare earths sit near the top of the list.
US critical minerals talks advance with EU, Japan on price floor
The announcement of the US-Japan plan could coincide with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to White House March 19, Bloomberg reports.
Northern Star flags hurdles in achieving FY26 gold production guidance
Company reported its 'best estimate' for fiscal 2026 production to be above 1.5 million ounces.
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine suspends operations as contract worker dies
The death is the latest in a series of fatal incidents across a few of Rio's mines.
Chile, US eye collaboration on rare earths and other critical minerals
Chile is the world's largest copper producer and second-largest lithium producer.
Rio Tinto produces low-carbon aluminum rod in partnership with Prysmian
The partnership merges Rio's smelting and Prysmian's cable tech to help customers lower the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure.