October 19, 2023

Lynas announces planned shutdown of Malaysia operations

The company also reported a 21.8% fall in first-quarter revenue.

October 19, 2023

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals, which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since its July…

October 19, 2023

Liontown secures $713 million for Kathleen Valley lithium project

The project remains on track to begin production in mid-2024, the company said.

October 18, 2023

Alcoa starts job cuts at alumina refinery in Western Australia

The company said it has “initiated a restructuring program” at the Kwinana alumina refinery located near Perth.

October 18, 2023

BHP CEO says ‘ship has sailed’ on potential acquisition of Canada’s Nutrien

The world’s biggest mining company is concentrated on building its own potash business instead.

October 18, 2023

Rio Tinto aims to add more iron ore with stronger China outlook

The producer will spend $70 million to lift production at Gudai-Darri, its newest mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

October 18, 2023

Paladin becomes sole owner of Michelin uranium project

With its JV partners now out of the picture, Paladin will work on defining a path forward for the project in Labrador, Canada.

October 18, 2023

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.

October 17, 2023

Whitehaven to buy BHP’s Queensland coal mines in $4.1bn deal

The decision furthers BHP's push to exit its coal operations in Queensland.

October 17, 2023

Glencore to shut Mount Isa copper mines by 2025, cut 1,000 jobs – AFR

Move will result in the loss of about 1,000 jobs, though it will keep its refinery and smelters open in North Queensland.