March 26, 2024 Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive “Super Pit” Proposed expansion would add seven years to the operating life of the iconic gold mine in Western Australia until 2034.
March 25, 2024 China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says “China’s willingness to open up to the world, and the world’s willingness to work with China” is integral to the future of energy, BHP's Mike Henry said.
March 24, 2024 Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.
March 23, 2024 Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama "When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.
March 22, 2024 Column: China, decarbonization present Australia’s iron ore miners with costly choices Australia's iron ore sector grapples with challenges in adjusting to decarbonization and peak steel in China.
March 22, 2024 India’s NMDC looking at lithium assets in Africa and Australia In June last year, NMDC's unit Legacy Iron Ore signed a lithium exploration pact with Australia's Hancock Prospecting.
March 21, 2024 Push for ESG price premiums may reshape global critical minerals markets Are customers willing to pay more for low-carbon nickel? Some analysts say yes — under certain conditions.
March 21, 2024 Glencore halts major zinc-lead mine in Australia after heavy rainfall The suspension could exacerbate a tightened supply of zinc concentrates.
March 20, 2024 Australian coal miners woo private capital as banks get leery Australian coal producers are increasingly dabbling in high-interest private loans as lenders look to replace reluctant banks that are held back by ESG concerns.
March 20, 2024 Perseus gets key OreCorp shareholders on side with sweetened offer Perseus seeks to beat out Canadian rival Silvercorp Metals in acquiring the Africa-focused gold explorer.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am