October 27, 2023

Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover

Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.

October 26, 2023

Capex of top 30 miners to grow 6.2% in 2023, but decline over next two years — report

According to S&P Global, the highest capital budget spend in financial year 2023 is expected to come from BHP.

October 26, 2023

Machine learning helps Earth AI find high-grade molybdenum in unexpected place

Earth AI announced the first discovery of a greenfield molybdenum deposit using artificial intelligence.

October 26, 2023

Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals

The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.

October 25, 2023

US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects

The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.

October 25, 2023

Fortescue’s quarterly iron ore shipments fall 3% on maintenance

The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner shipped 45.9 million tonnes of iron ore for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

October 25, 2023

Allkem’s first-quarter revenue jumps on strong output

Lithium carbonate production at the company's Olaroz lithium project came in at 4,453 tonnes, 35% higher than the previous year.

October 25, 2023

Lynas shares jump as Malaysia allows key plant extension

The government of Malaysia said it will allow the miner to import raw materials containing natural radioactive material.

October 25, 2023

Whitehaven hits out at dissident investor’s ‘failure’ after BHP mines deal

Hedge fund and a minority investor Bell Rock is against the miner's decision on the recent $4.1 billion acquisition of BHP's metallurgical coal mines.

October 24, 2023

Hedge fund hunts for next Australia lithium winner on deal craze

An M&A spree that’s swept up miners like Liontown and Allkem will carry on in Australia, according to Regal Funds Management.