July 22, 2024 Earth’s largest iron ore deposits are a billion years younger than believed, research reveals Researchers found the Hamersley deposits in Western Australia formed between 1.4 and 1.1 billion years ago, rather than 2.2 billion years ago as previously estimated.
July 22, 2024 Lynas Q4 revenue falls on output slump, lower prices The world's largest producer of rare earths outside of China posted sales revenue of A$136.6 million for the quarter.
July 22, 2024 BHP’s potash mine in Canada now 50% ready BHP is halfway through completing its massive Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, with first production expected in 2026.
July 22, 2024 High returns lure wealthy investors to fund coal as banks exit Wealthy Australians are emerging as an important pool of capital for financing coal projects shunned by banks.
July 22, 2024 Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.
July 22, 2024 Anglo American to sell two assets to Taurus Funds for up to $195 million Anglo plans to divest less profitable assets and focus on expanding copper output.
July 22, 2024 Lynas Rare Earths signs contracts for Mt Weld power station The hybrid power station is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 60,000 tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
July 22, 2024 Karora shareholders back Westgold merger The only step remaining to create a 400,000+ ounces-per-year gold miner in Western Australian is Canadian court approval.
July 21, 2024 Singaporean consortium secures $850m for South32’s Australian coking coal South32 said in February it had agreed to sell the business in New South Wales state for $1.65 billion.
July 21, 2024 With no recovery in sight, lithium prices force miners to reevaluate output The price of the material that’s vital to the energy transition has plunged by around 80% since late 2022.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
