July 31, 2023

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

July 31, 2023

Patriot says resource for Quebec lithium project confirms giant size

Long-awaited maiden resource for the CV5 pegmatite at the Corvette lithium project places the asset as No. 1 of its kind in the Americas.

July 26, 2023

Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets

The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.

July 25, 2023

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

July 25, 2023

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.

July 24, 2023

South32 takes $1.3 billion charge on Arizona project

South32 blamed supply costs for pushing up the price of developing the Taylor deposit, the largest asset within the Hermosa project.

July 20, 2023

MinRes backs out of Chinese investment deal with Albemarle

Billion-dollar deal that would have seen MinRes acquire a stake in downstream assets in China owned by Albemarle.

July 18, 2023

Fortescue hit by cyber attack that saw network data disclosed

The Australian iron ore miner said hack occurred on May 28 and noted data disclosed "was not confidential in nature".

July 18, 2023

Canada’s regulator clears Newmont’s acquisition of Newcrest

The world’s largest gold miner is also progressing towards receiving regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions, with a transaction close expected in the fourth quarter of the year.

July 17, 2023

Rio Tinto grabs stake in graphite-focused Sovereign Metals

Rio Tinto's move marks its first public step into the graphite sector, as it continues to boost its exposure to battery minerals.