September 23, 2021 Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.
September 22, 2021 Lake Resources partners with US cleantech on Argentina lithium project The Kachi lithium brine project is expected to produce 25,500 tonnes a year from 2024 with possible expansion to 50,000 tonnes.
September 21, 2021 Star Minerals raises $3.6m ahead of listing Explorer will use the funds to acquire its parent company’s Tumblegum South asset in Western Australia.
September 17, 2021 Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal.
September 16, 2021 Sibanye-Stillwater grabs 50% of Nevada lithium project for $490 million The deal is one of the largest ever in the US lithium market and it t marks Sibanye’s third battery metal investment this year.
September 16, 2021 Rio Tinto hit with fresh tax bill in Australia The country's tax authority is asking Rio to pay $277m related to a 2015 borrowing used to pay an intragroup dividend.
September 15, 2021 BHP inks supply deals for Jansen potash output The non-binding agreements with major importers would cover 100% of future potash production from the Canadian mine.
September 13, 2021 OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate.
September 8, 2021 BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.
September 7, 2021 Noront receives official Wyloo offer, trumping BHP bid The success of either bid will put high-profile Ring of Fire nickel asset in Australian hands.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
