May 28, 2024

Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute

The Retortillo project received preliminary approval in 2013, but Spain's Energy Ministry denied final approval in 2021 and 2023.

May 27, 2024

Arafura Rare Earths secures up to $300 million in finance from Canada

The company already has supply agreements with Hyundai, Kia and Siemens Gamesa.

May 27, 2024

BHP, Rio Tinto to fast-track electric haul truck trials

The partnership is part of BHP and Rio Tinto’s larger efforts to lower their operational emissions and reach net zero by 2050.

May 24, 2024

Glencore’s Australia carbon storage project blocked because of groundwater risk

The company's pilot project aimed to pump 330,000 metric tons of liquefied carbon dioxide from a coal-fired power plant.

May 24, 2024

Utah ranked top jurisdiction for mining investment by Fraser Institute

Rounding out the top five were Nevada, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Western Australia.

May 23, 2024

Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023

Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.

May 23, 2024

South32 CEO Kerr says open to buying joint Anglo American manganese assets

South32 has been one of the most active miners in buying and selling assets.

May 23, 2024

Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange

Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.

May 23, 2024

Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia

The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential.

May 22, 2024

Fortescue excluded from world’s biggest hydropower plant development

The Grand Inga has long faced headwinds because of Congo’s history of corruption and the expected cost of the multiphase project.