Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals
The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.
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Azure Minerals agrees to $1bn takeover bid from SQM
SQM previously saw its $585 million offer turned down.
US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects
The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.
Fortescue’s quarterly iron ore shipments fall 3% on maintenance
The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner shipped 45.9 million tonnes of iron ore for the quarter ended Sept. 30.
Teck shares are back where they started before Glencore offer
Despite Tuesday’s sharp drop, Teck has still outperformed most of its rivals this year.
Allkem’s first-quarter revenue jumps on strong output
Lithium carbonate production at the company's Olaroz lithium project came in at 4,453 tonnes, 35% higher than the previous year.
Trafigura denies knowing that nickel deals with Gupta were fake
One of the world’s largest commodity traders revealed it had lost more than half a billion dollars after buying cargoes of nickel from Gupta’s companies, only to discover that they contained much lower value materials.
World Bank grants South Africa $1 billion loan for energy reform
The funding will help facilitate “restructuring of the power sector” through the unbundling of state-owned utility Eskom.
Joc O’Rourke joins Rio Tinto board
O’Rourke will stand for election at the annual general meetings of the company in 2024.