July 29, 2024

BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomous

Spence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of being BHP’s first fully autonomous operation, with zero incidents.

July 29, 2024

Sayona, Piedmont mark improvements at NAL as lithium price slides further

In the second quarter, NAL produced 49,660 dry metric tonnes of 5.3% concentrate – 23% more than the previous quarter.

July 29, 2024

Horizon Minerals to become Australia’s newest gold producer

Horizon board's final investment decision to proceed with the Boorara gold project allows for an immediate start of pre-production works.

July 28, 2024

Australian gold sector firing at just the right time

It’s been a challenging few years for gold miners in Australia but the group now looks poised to capitalize on record prices.

July 26, 2024

Australia rejects Rio Tinto unit’s uranium mine lease renewal

Decision ends a decades-long dispute over Jabikula, one of the world’s largest untapped deposits of high-grade uranium.

July 25, 2024

Anglo American takes fresh $1.6bn writedown on UK fertilizer mine

Charge weighed on the miner’s swinging to a loss and it comes amid a company overhaul that involves shedding four of its units.

July 24, 2024

Fortescue to step up energy spending despite job cuts

"We see a massive potential in green iron industry out of Australia, supplying China," CEO says.

July 24, 2024

Fortescue forecasts higher annual iron ore shipments

Production was higher due to the implementation of a recovery plan in response to the ore car derailment and weather disruptions.

July 24, 2024

Anglo to face investors with wary eye on BHP’s potential return

Investors will keenly scrutinize CEO Duncan Wanblad on Thursday as he gives an update on the miner's strategy.

July 23, 2024

Column: In search of the elusive green nickel premium

Just about every Western producer will tell you metal produced to higher environmental and social standards should command a premium.