November 14, 2025

Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.

November 13, 2025

Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with US-based TerraGen

The renewable power purchase adds to decarbonization efforts at Kennecott.

November 13, 2025

RANKED: World’s 20 biggest gold projects – measured and indicated resources

While many of the largest projects have been stalled for years, the pipeline continues to swell as gold prices stay on the boil.

November 13, 2025

Tax officials probe MinRes and founder Ellison, AFR reports

The investigation is focused on how MinRes and Ellison calculated income and fringe benefits taxes, the newspaper said.

November 13, 2025

Rio Tinto puts Jadar lithium project on backburner

According to the memo seen by Bloomberg, Rio said it was “not in a position to sustain the same level of spend and resource allocation."

November 12, 2025

CEO of Australia’s PLS says government support could boost lithium supply chains

Dale Henderson said the growth of trading mechanisms such as futures markets should eventually help regulate prices.

November 11, 2025

Mineral Resources to sell 30% lithium JV stake to POSCO for $765M

The new entity will hold MinRes' 50% ownership in the Wodgina and Mt Marion lithium mines.

November 11, 2025

China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie

Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.

November 11, 2025

Australia watchdog sues AVZ Minerals over Congo disclosure breaches

AVZ has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the DRC government since 2022 over ownership rights to the Manono project.

November 11, 2025

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts

BHP said last month it would be forced to take 'difficult decisions' for its remaining metallurgical coal business in Australia.