March 1, 2024

Adani’s $1.2bn copper smelter to import concentrates from Peru, Chile, Australia

Kutch Copper, the world's biggest single-location plant of its type, expects to start operations in the next few weeks.

February 29, 2024

Syrah Resources inks offtake deal with Posco Future M

Syrah will supply 2 kilotonnes of natural graphite per month in the year following commissioning.

February 28, 2024

BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports

The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.

February 28, 2024

South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion

CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc.

February 28, 2024

Australia considers tax credit for minerals processing, says industry group

The government is considering a 10% production tax credit that would apply to companies developing processing facilities for critical minerals.

February 26, 2024

Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia

Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.

February 26, 2024

Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable

Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.

February 26, 2024

Fortescue’s Forrest urges LME to separate ‘clean’ nickel contracts

Nickel is typically produced to higher environmental standards in Australia than in Indonesia.

February 25, 2024

Alcoa bids $2.2 billion for Australian partner to control assets

Alumina owns about 40% of of Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

February 25, 2024

Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.