December 14, 2023

Vista Gold taps Wheaton for royalty to advance Mt. Todd project in Australia

The advanced-stage project, one of the country’s largest undeveloped gold ventures, already has environmental and operating permits.

December 14, 2023

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium

The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa.

December 13, 2023

MinRes tightens grip on smaller rival Delta Lithium amid sector consolidation

Chris Ellison-led MinRes has beefed up a 24.27% stake in Delta.

December 12, 2023

Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers

About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country.

December 12, 2023

Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals

Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.

December 11, 2023

Rio Tinto-owned Energy Resources flags bigger provision of $1.51 billion

The costs are related to the Ranger mine in Northern Territory, which was closed in 2021.

December 11, 2023

MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition

The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close to Huayou Cobalt's Arcadia lithium mine.

December 9, 2023

BHP workers consider strike action at some Australian mines

If backed by workers, strikes could take place as early as Dec. 28, the Australian Financial Review said.

December 7, 2023

There’s a way to quit coal without wrecking jobs and communities

Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, still generates about a third of the world’s electricity.

December 7, 2023

China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale

CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining.