June 2, 2023 Rio Tinto’s Boron mine in California becomes first to switch to renewable diesel Swap from conventional to renewable diesel brings an anticipated CO2 reduction equivalent to axing annual emissions of about 9,600 cars.
May 30, 2023 Greatland Gold inks deal with Rio Tinto for Australia expansion The farm-in and joint-venture agreement aims to speed up exploration across a tenure near Greatland's Havieron gold-copper project.
May 19, 2023 Silver Lake ups bid for St Barbara’s Leonora gold complex by $29 million This is the third time Silver Lake submitted an offer for St Barbara’s Leonora gold assets in Western Australia.
May 5, 2023 New Zealand to review risk and benefits of seabed mining Seabed mining is allowed in New Zealand but it has to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.
May 5, 2023 BHP unveils first natural capital accounting results Results of first pilot case study on the application of natural capital accounting principles in mining focused on former mineral sands operation in Australia.
May 4, 2023 Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.
May 3, 2023 Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX.
May 2, 2023 Fortescue Metals begins magnetite production at Iron Bridge After 20 years, 20 million work hours, delays and cost overruns, the Western Australia mine delivered its first 68% iron grade product.
May 1, 2023 RANKED: World’s biggest nickel projects Nori Clarion-Clipperton polymetallic project, 4,000 metres deep in the northeastern Pacific Ocean holds top spot.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
