October 8, 2023

Metal trader misery undercuts supercycle hype as losses pile up

The world’s metal traders are enduring one of their toughest periods in years.

October 6, 2023

Iron ore billionaire’s lithium raid leaves investors guessing

“Investors seem keen to know Rinehart’s plan,” Seth Goldstein, an equity strategist at Morningstar, said.

October 6, 2023

Rinehart closer to blocking Albemarle’s takeover of Liontown

Hancock Prospecting now owns 16.7% of Liontown, which makes it the company’s largest shareholder.

October 5, 2023

Newmont’s $16.7bn Newcrest deal gets all regulatory nods

The deal still awaits the crucial Newcrest shareholder vote, scheduled for Oct. 13.

October 5, 2023

BHP plans to keep its remaining coal after completing mine sales

Efforts to divest BHP’s interests in the Daunia and Blackwater sites in Queensland are ongoing.

October 5, 2023

BHP to focus on cost cuts, patient on M&A

For BHP to engage in a buyout, it would need to consider price, ease of jurisdiction, and opportunity to add value.

October 5, 2023

US, UK and partners working on 15 critical minerals projects

The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) formed last year by 14 governments aims to ensure adequate supplies of minerals such as lithium and rare earths to meet zero-carbon goals.

October 5, 2023

Using kaolinite to discover gold, critical mineral deposits

The adsorbing properties of kaolinite might hold clues for companies on the hunt for valuable deposits.

October 5, 2023

Lucapa Diamonds names Selby CEO and MD

Nick Selby, who joined Lucapa in 2014, took the helm in August this year after former boss Stephen Wetherall stepped down.

October 4, 2023

Heads to roll at Anglo American head offices

The mining giant has begun at Kumba Iron Ore, where 181 workers got notices and 141 jobs are expected to be cut.