February 21, 2024

Rio Tinto reports 12% profit drop but returns more cash to investors

The miner said it expects Pilbara production costs to rise in 2024 due to persistent labor and parts inflation.

February 21, 2024

Piedmont Lithium to sell remaining stake in Sayona Mining for $39 million

The sale would not affect Piedmont's joint venture or offtake agreement with Sayona's business unit, Sayona Quebec.

February 21, 2024

CRU appoints Angela Durrant as principal base metals analyst, Australia

Durrant will be leading the Nickel Asset Service.

February 20, 2024

Rio Tinto inks renewable power purchase deal for Gladstone operations

Rio Tinto will buy 80% of all power generated from the Bungaban wind energy project over 25 years.

February 19, 2024

Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving…

February 19, 2024

BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”

BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.

February 19, 2024

Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say

BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower.

February 19, 2024

Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.

February 17, 2024

Western Australia offers royalty relief to struggling nickel producers

The government has announced a nickel financial assistance program that would give a 50% royalty rebate for 18 months.

February 16, 2024

Hastings Technology inks offtake deal with Chinese rare earths producer

Hastings, which is backed by Andrew Forrest, will supply a minimum of 10,000 tons per annum of concentrate for an initial seven years.