June 28, 2022

‘Terrifying’: WWF chief hits out at plans to mine the deep sea

WWF has called for a global moratorium on all deep-sea mining activities.

June 27, 2022

‘Not worth the risk’: Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratorium

The Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an "alliance" to call for a moratorium of the nascent industry.

June 27, 2022

Evolution Mining drags Aussie gold peers down after downgrade

The Australian gold producer downgraded its forecast gold production for the year to June 30 and shelved a multi-million dollar expansion.

June 21, 2022

Tesla lithium supplier targets first shipment by year-end

Australia’s Core Lithium is expected to supply Tesla with up to 110,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years.

June 16, 2022

BHP to shut Mount Arthur coal mine as buyers walk

BHP is, hower, seeking approval to keep the mine running beyond 2026, until 2030, amid high coal prices and a tight market.

May 27, 2022

G7 countries say strict environmental rules needed for deep-sea mining

The International Seabed Authority (ISA), a United Nations body, is drawing up regulations governing seabed mining in the high seas.

May 26, 2022

B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources

Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday.

May 10, 2022

The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic

Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and electric vehicles.

May 6, 2022

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.

April 26, 2022

Teck Resources strikes deal to earn into Chile copper project

Golden Rim's Loreto copper project is 120 km north of Teck’s Quebrada Blanca, and it is surrounded by operations run by BHP and Codelco.