June 12, 2024

Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences

The government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the security of mining licences and permits in the state, a major producer of iron ore.

June 12, 2024

BHP, Spence mine workers reach initial wage deal

Union members have until Friday to vote on the preliminary wage deal agreed on the fifth day of government-mediated talks.

June 12, 2024

Forget copper and gold as steel-making raw material outperforms

Prices of 44% grade manganese ore have almost doubled since the start of the year, beating gains of 15% in copper, 12% in gold and almost 30% in tin.

June 10, 2024

Rio Tinto to buy Mitsubishi’s near 12% stake in Boyne Smelters

In late May, Rio signed a deal to buy Sumitomo Chemical's 2.46% interest in the venture.

June 9, 2024

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.

June 7, 2024

Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project

Construction at the project, dubbed “Paloma”(dove), is expected to start in early 2027, with Codelco's partner to be announced in early 2025.

June 6, 2024

Atlantic Mining seeks to turn Touquoy mine into renewable energy hub

Company will explore the feasibility of converting the now closed Touquoy gold mine into a renewable energy hub in Nova Scotia. 

June 6, 2024

SolGold inks exploitation contract for Ecuador copper-gold project

The document outlines legal and financial terms and conditions required for the development of SolGold's flagship Cascabel project.

June 6, 2024

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows.

June 5, 2024

MinRes to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $864 million

The Onslow iron ore project is a joint venture with giant steelmakers China Baowu, POSCO and Advanced Micro Controls.