China Minmetals chairman sees broad scope to co-operate with Rio TintoWeng Zuliang expressed hope for both sides to promote and deepen pragmatic cooperation in iron ore trading.Reuters | March 24, 2023 | 7:37 am
Sibanye-Stillwater to hand $20 million to New CenturySibanye's emergency financial support for its takeover target New Century…Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2023 | 3:56 am
Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian projectThe Arcadia mine is expected to produce 50,000 tonnes of…Reuters | March 22, 2023 | 7:45 am
Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 5:52 am
New Century recommends $95m buyout offer from Sibanye-Stillwater Sibanye-Stillwater last month launched an unsolicited takeover bid of A$1.10 cash per share. Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 3:13 pm
Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038. Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 7:53 am
Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 3:23 am
Rio Tinto settles US bribery case linked to Simandou mine Allegations related to the company’s efforts to retain valuable mining rights in Guinea in 2011. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 4:11 pm
BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half profit. Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 3:26 pm
Agnico Eagle CEO mulls move to go big or get small in Australia Agnico has never been a company that “pounds our chest on size and getting bigger for the sake of getting bigger,” CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 9:58 am
Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals. Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 7:25 am
CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn. Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 9:45 am