August 22, 2023

The big miners’ bright spot looks increasingly dim

Key battery metal nickel should help companies offset the decline of coal, but right now it’s a tough market to be in.

August 22, 2023

Lithium craze sparks 1,100% stock gains as well as deep losses

Investors who bought Australian lithium stocks at the start of the year could have doubled their money or lost more than half of it.

August 21, 2023

Allkem forecasts higher output for fiscal 2024

The Argentina-based miner posted a net profit attributable of $441.7 million for the year ended June 30.

August 21, 2023

BHP sees China demand bright spots, logs 37% profit drop

Prices for iron ore, BHP's top revenue-generating commodity, retreated from peaks scaled over the past two years.

August 21, 2023

Newmont gets Aussie regulatory nod for $16.8bn Newcrest deal

Newmont continues advancing other regulatory approvals and expects to close the transaction in the fourth quarter of this year.

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.