January 16, 2024

AustralianSuper swoops on lithium stocks after price plunge

The Melbourne-based fund raised its stake in Pilbara Minerals to 6.12% earlier this month.

January 16, 2024

Rio Tinto sees stimulus boost in China to drive gradual recovery for iron ore demand

While prices of iron ore closed 2023 about 20% higher, they’ve lost about 8% so far this year.

January 16, 2024

Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020

The exports raise hopes that China may be removing the ban imposed after Australian calls for an inquiry into the origin of covid-19.

January 16, 2024

Toro Energy to grow Wiluna uranium project with satellite deposits

Extension study for the proposed Lake Maitland uranium-vanadium asset comes at a time of soaring global uranium prices.

January 15, 2024

Rio Tinto’s salt ops JV to sell Lake MacLeod to Liveris-backed group

The Lake MacLeod salt and gypsum operations are located in Carnarvon, Western Australia.

January 15, 2024

Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments rise 3%

The shipment figure met Rio Tinto's guidance of between 320-335 million metric tons for the calendar year.

January 15, 2024

Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with Ganfeng

The miner will supply 310,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum over a period of three years to the end of 2026.

January 15, 2024

First Quantum to halt Ravensthorpe nickel mine

The miner will sell nickel from the stockpiles for the next 18 months to two years, but would have to cut 30% of the workforce.

January 12, 2024

Lithium lowdown: Week 2, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12.

January 12, 2024

In conversation with Scott Winter: Opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry in 2024

This year will see continued opportunity and ongoing pressures in the global mining sector as the world transitions to new energy sources, with risk management among its perpetual challenges.