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Nickel, cobalt price: 10 charts show China’s grip on battery supply chain to last decades

Beijing's response to Biden executive order on critical minerals: "Artificial efforts to shift these chains and to decouple is not realistic."

Frik Els | February 26, 2021 | 12:12 pm

Orocobre forecasts higher lithium prices as market outlook brightens

The lithium and borax miner said net loss after tax…

Reuters | February 26, 2021 | 8:13 am

Australian state approved plans that would damage Aboriginal sites

In the past year, New South Wales' heritage protection body…

Reuters | February 26, 2021 | 3:44 am

Lynas beats profit estimates as prices of rare earths soar

Earlier this month, the US Department of Defense awarded $30…

Reuters | February 25, 2021 | 2:44 pm

Aboriginal Australian group encouraged but wary of South32’s engagement

CEO Graham Kerr said the miner had increased its interactions…

Reuters | February 25, 2021 | 9:19 am

Iluka Resources eyes downstream processing of rare earths

The Perth-based company said the endeavour could be the Phase 3 development of its Eneabba operation in Western Australia.

Reuters | February 24, 2021 | 2:31 pm

BHP and Aboriginal group probe fallen rock shelter in Western Australia

BHP discovered the damage to the site of significance to the Banjima people on Jan. 29, as part of monitoring at its Mining Area C operations.

Reuters | February 24, 2021 | 7:49 am

Fortescue apologizes for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site

The incident comes come barely a day after BHP reported rockfall damage to a culturally significant site in the Pilbara region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2021 | 7:28 am

Copper price keeps soaring amid commodities rally

Codelco warns that the spike in prices could drive up its costs.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2021 | 9:54 am

Former Australian PM Turnbull joins Fortescue’s green unit

Malcolm Turnbull, who served as prime minister from 2015 to 2018, will head Fortescue Future Industries starting this month.

Reuters | February 23, 2021 | 8:01 am

Supercharged commodity boom: Definitely. Supercycle? Not exactly

Underlying dynamics suggest it isn’t going to be a repeat of the epic China-led boom at the start of this century.

Bloomberg News | February 23, 2021 | 7:13 am

Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report

Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2021 | 12:57 pm

Iron ore price bounces back on strong demand and shipment doubts

High rain volumes at major ports will continue to represent a challenge for Brazilian players during 1Q.

Bruno Venditti | February 22, 2021 | 11:47 am

Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast

Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2021 | 3:58 am

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Nickel, cobalt price: 10 charts show China’s grip on battery supply chain to last decades

Orocobre forecasts higher lithium prices as market outlook brightens

Australian state approved plans that would damage Aboriginal sites

Lynas beats profit estimates as prices of rare earths soar

Aboriginal Australian group encouraged but wary of South32’s engagement

Iluka Resources eyes downstream processing of rare earths

BHP and Aboriginal group probe fallen rock shelter in Western Australia

Fortescue apologizes for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site

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