April 18, 2024 Rinehart expands Ecuador push with stake in copper-gold project Private company Hancock Prospecting will pay Titan Minerals as much as $120 million on drilling and exploration work.
April 17, 2024 BHP to decide on future of nickel business by August, trims met coal estimates The world's largest listed miner said iron ore production from mines it operates in Western Australia on a 100% basis was 68.1 million tonnes during the three months ended March…
April 17, 2024 Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.
April 16, 2024 Shares in two Australian miners surge on government loans The Australian government will provide a combined A$585 million to Alpha HPA and Renascor Resources.
April 16, 2024 Rio Tinto’s first-quarter iron ore shipments fall 5%, missing estimates Mine depletion in its Yandicoogina mine in Western Australia contributed to the fall in shipments.
April 16, 2024 Gina Rinehart builds stake in Lynas Rare Earths Rinehart amassed a 5.82% stake in Lynas via her private company Hancock Prospecting Ltd.
April 15, 2024 Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation capacity has risen by 50% since 2010, according to the IEA.
April 15, 2024 Gold Road seeks stake in Greenstone Gold Mines The Australian gold miner confirmed it is in talks to acquire Orion Resources' 40% stake in Canada’s Greenstone Gold Mines.
April 12, 2024 Glencore tussles with farmers in Australian court over carbon storage plan The Swiss company’s plan already has approval in a 2022 government decision and the backing of independent research groups.
April 12, 2024 Most Australians don’t want speedy transition toward clean energy A CSIRO survey found that most people in Australia support a move towards renewables but the majority would prefer a moderate-to-slow paced transition.
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