August 29, 2023 Sayona CEO resignation won’t impact flagship mine, partner says Piedmont has a 25% stake in NAL, which started producing lithium earlier this year.
August 29, 2023 Private credit funds mull jumbo loan for Australian coal mines The funds are in talks to potentially underwrite financing of $2-3 billion for competing bids from Indonesian mining contractor Buma and Australian coal producer Stanmore.
August 29, 2023 Rio Tinto-First Quantum JV to develop massive copper project in Peru La Granja is described by the new partners as one of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits of the coveted metal.
August 28, 2023 Lynas flags higher costs for Kalgoorlie rare earths plant, profit slumps The world's largest producer of rare earths outside China reported a net profit after tax of A$310.7 million.
August 28, 2023 Sayona Mining’s CEO resigns, shares tank Brett Lynch played a key role in the acquisition of the North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec.
August 28, 2023 New zinc-air battery shows high power density, ultra-long stability Australia-based researchers have redesigned zinc-air batteries by using a combination of new materials.
August 28, 2023 Fortescue CEO Fiona Hick’s sudden departure raises eyebrows The exit of Fiona Hick, who held the post for less than six months, has been both "friendly and mutual", according to FMG.
August 27, 2023 Fortescue adds ex-CSIRO chief Larry Marshall to board The move comes as Fortescue attempts to reorient itself toward green energy and decarbonizing its mining operations.
August 23, 2023 South32 sees China economic support helping base metals Underlying earnings for the year ended June 30 came in at $916 million, lower than the $2.60 billion posted last year.
August 23, 2023 Whitehaven Coal’s 2024 output outlook below estimates, suspends share buyback The country's largest independent coal miner reported a net profit after tax attributable of A$2.67 billion.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am