August 21, 2023 Azure Minerals raises $83 million to fund Andover lithium project According to Azure, the placement marks a "critical step in the exploration and development" of the company's Andover lithium project.
August 21, 2023 Australia eyes three lost years of commodities sales to China China is the biggest buyer of Australian commodities, which has allowed Beijing to use trade as a tool to amplify its diplomatic efforts.
August 18, 2023 Momentum builds for Piedmont Lithium’s ambitious production plans as portfolio expands in Africa The Australian company aims to become one of the world’s lowest cost producers of lithium hydroxide, and says it is the most strategically located to serve the North American EV…
August 18, 2023 BHP, Codelco, Freeport vie for title of biggest copper producer After buying Australia’s OZ Minerals, BHP is challenging for the mantle at a time when hitherto leader Codelco has seen output slide.
August 18, 2023 South32 Appin mine’s supervisors to continue strike Workers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18 after rejecting a new workplace deal.
August 17, 2023 Australia’s Aboriginal groups gaining bigger voice in new energy deals Aboriginal groups have so far had limited say in mega-projects rolled out across Indigenous lands.
August 17, 2023 Piedmont commits to funding Atlantic Lithium’s Ghana project, acquires 22.5% stake Piedmont said it will provide a further $70 million toward the Ewoyaa development capital to acquire a total 50% stake.
August 17, 2023 Tesla warns Core Lithium of possible legal claim on failed supply talks The Adelaide-based miner and Tesla failed to clinch a pact after nearly seven months of negotiations last year.
August 16, 2023 Australian coal miner’s plans may double its methane emissions, Ember says Whitehaven's ambitious expansion plans would potentially put it at odds with Canberra’s commitment to slash releases of the potent greenhouse gas.
August 16, 2023 Aether raises $49 million to extract lithium using AI Its platform can extract lithium from previously-inaccessible reserves and also create products across sectors, including health care.
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