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.

October 3, 2023

Billionaire’s Liontown buy up threatens lithium takeover

Hancock Prospecting now owns 14.67% of the lithium producer, according to an ASX filing late Tuesday.

October 3, 2023

‘Evenly balanced’ risks means lower commodity prices, but robust volumes

The overall message from the Australian government's commodity outlook is that evenly balanced risks translates into still robust volumes, but at lower prices.

October 3, 2023

Rio’s latest rock shelter damage highlights need for Aboriginal voice, advocates say

Rio Tinto, which did not make a public statement for seven weeks, said it was sorry for the incident.

October 2, 2023

Newmont announces leadership changes to facilitate Newcrest integration

Natascha Viljoen will assume the role of COO at Newmont on Tuesday.

October 1, 2023

Hancock inches towards blocking stake in Liontown amid Albemarle bid

Hancock said on Friday it raised its stake from 10.7% last month to 12.4%.