August 2, 2024

BHP turns to mediation to avoid strike at Escondida

The last significant strike at Escondida, in 2017, lasted 44 days, hurt BHP's production and drove global copper prices up.

August 1, 2024

Australia may speed tax breaks for critical minerals refining

The move follows Albemarle's announcement this week that it could shed about 300 jobs in Australia.

August 1, 2024

Iron ore price rises to more than 1-week high on upbeat demand outlook

Rio Tinto reported higher first-half underlying earnings on Wednesday.

July 31, 2024

Mining powerhouse Australia to tighten up exploration rules

No mining entity listed on the ASX will be exempt from the changes, which are expected to take effect next year, according to JORC committee chair.

July 31, 2024

BHP says iron ore supply not affected by minor rail car incident

According to the company, two cars derailed at a railyard near Port Hedland in Western Australia.

July 31, 2024

Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia

The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in early 2025.

July 31, 2024

Rio Tinto open to major acquisitions to meet copper goals

CEO Jakob Stausholm noted that buying quality assets in the current “hot market” would be “seriously" expensive.

July 30, 2024

Rio Tinto half-year profit meets estimates, expects good demand in China

The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $5.8 billion for the six months.

July 30, 2024

Cameroon signs bauxite deal with Canyon Resources

Canyon is developing the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon.

July 30, 2024

Cyprium, Glencore partner to restart Nifty copper mine in Australia

Nifty produced more than 700,000 tonnes of copper when it was in operations.