August 9, 2023

Newcrest leftovers don’t appeal to Australia’s top gold miners

Newmont is widely expected by sector executives to sell the two Newcrest-operated mines in Western Australia.

August 8, 2023

Piedmont Lithium’s plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials

Company officials updated the Gaston County Board of Commissioners on plans for water treatment, blasting and other issues at a public information meeting.

August 8, 2023

Peak Rare Earths inks Tanzania supply deal with China’s Shenghe

Peak will supply 100% of rare earths concentrate to Shenghe for an initial term of seven years.

August 8, 2023

Syrah Resources inks deal with Samsung SDI to assess anode material supply

The graphite producer also said it was targeting readiness for a final investment decision on the expansion of the vertically integrated Vidalia facility's production capacity.

August 8, 2023

Lithium deals cast doubt on Australia’s onshore refining dream

Australia’s government has ambitions to help break China’s stranglehold on the battery supply chain.

August 8, 2023

Western Australia to scrap 2021 Aboriginal heritage protection laws

Laws were introduced after the destruction of the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters by Rio Tinto.

August 7, 2023

Australia’s Nickel Industries to seek shareholder nod for $620m share placement

The nickel producer entered a share-sale deal in June to issue about 20% of its shares to PT Danusa Tambang Nusantara.

August 4, 2023

Rio Tinto releases interactive map of tailings facilities

Miner reveals detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conforming with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.

August 4, 2023

Column: Rio Tinto counts the cost of producing green aluminum

The company booked a $1.175 billion impairment charge against its two Australian alumina refineries in its second-quarter results.

August 4, 2023

Barrick plans to restart Porgera gold mine this year

The mine was placed on care and maintenance in April 2020.