Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals raceIndustry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting.Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:00 am
Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurerThe guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with…Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 9:51 am
Pilbara Minerals approves $375 million lithium expansion in Western AustraliaThe investment in the Pilgan plant will help increase spodumene…Reuters | March 28, 2023 | 5:42 pm
Pilbara’s profit soars on strong output Company posted a nearly 11-fold jump in half-year net profit, boosted by spodumene production at its Pilgangoora plant. Reuters | February 23, 2023 | 7:40 am
Albemarle restructures joint venture with Australia’s Mineral Resources One of the conditions under the deal would allow Mineral Resources to increase its stake in the Wodgina lithium mine. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 1:52 pm
Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are likely to provide a solid base for further gains, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 8:08 am
Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am
Iron ore price surges to 8-month high on renewed optimism around China’s reopening BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Lithium price plunge is pitting Cathie Wood against sector veterans Lithium carbonate in China has tumbled almost 30% since touching a record in November. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 7:44 am
Sibanye-Stillwater goes after Australia’s New Century Resources The off-market takeover bid by Sibanye values the zinc miner at A$144.1 million ($99.54 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 5:38 am
Allkem cuts Mt Cattlin annual production view on lower-grade ore Lithium miner said it now expected fiscal 2023 spodumene concentrate production from Mt Cattlin in the range of 114,000 tonnes to 124,000 tonnes. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 4:23 pm
Magnis in deal with Tesla to supply graphite for electric vehicle batteries Agreement is for a minimum three-year term to supply up to 35,000 terapascal anode active materials beginning February 2025. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 2:36 pm