October 9, 2023

Rio Tinto says no damage to Aboriginal rock shelter structure from Aug. 6 blast

There has been much less outrage about this incident compared to three years ago, when Rio Tinto destroyed rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the same region.

October 9, 2023

New South Wales’ largest battery system goes live

Tesla Megapack systems to power thousands of homes and businesses and add grid stability, says Edify.

October 9, 2023

Lynas names insider John Humphrey as new chairman

John Humphrey will succeed Kathleen Conlon, who announced her retirement effective November 29.

October 9, 2023

Fortescue secures initial renewable energy for Gibson Island project

The agreement will also underpin the development of a new renewable energy project in North Queensland.

October 9, 2023

Rio Tinto expects slightly higher Pilbara iron ore shipment in 2024

Its Pilbara shipments guidance is unchanged for 2023 and remains in the upper half of the 320 million to 335 million ton range.

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.