December 28, 2023 Japan’s JFE takes new tack to tame volatile coking coal prices Japan's No.2 steelmaker plans to buy more coking coal from the spot market to boost activity and make prices more transparent.
December 21, 2023 Sandfire, Yugunga-Nya sign deal for cultural heritage protection at DeGrussa mine Sandfire said last month it had damaged an artefact scatter at its Monty cooper mine in 2017 and 2018.
December 20, 2023 Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.
December 19, 2023 Peabody to resume output at Australia coal mine next quarter North Goonyella has been closed since a 2018 fire.
December 19, 2023 Fortescue settles sexual harassment dispute in A$1.4 million deal The workplace safety watchdog has dropped 34 charges against the iron ore producer for failing to provide requested documents.
December 19, 2023 Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor government has ramped up investment in minerals.
December 18, 2023 SQM ties up with Hancock on $1.1bn bid for Azure Minerals Azure has received a sweetened $2.48-per-share takeover offer from the pair.
December 18, 2023 Allkem shareholders approve $10.6bn Livent lithium merger The new company will be the world's third-biggest producer of lithium.
December 18, 2023 Novo Resources forms JV with SQM on lithium-nickel exploration in Australia SQM will pay Novo A$10 million for a 75% interest in five tenements held by Novo.
December 18, 2023 Arizona Lithium hits 3-week high on premium financing for Canada project Funds will be used to advance the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan towards production, expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
