August 1, 2023

Main sources of coal bursts identified

Coal bursts are triggered by a volatile and uncontrolled energy release from within an overstressed rock mass or coal seam.

August 1, 2023

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

July 31, 2023

Lynas signs updated contract with US govt for Texas facility

A contribution of about $258 million by the US government is allocated to the project.

July 31, 2023

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

July 31, 2023

Lynas Rare Earths’ quarterly revenue slumps 47% on lower prices

Prices of rare earth minerals have declined over the last year because of increased supply from top producer China.

July 31, 2023

IGO flags impact to Kwinana ramp-up; profit jumps

Kwinana train 1 produced 142 tonnes of lithium hydroxide in the June quarter, down over 85% sequentially.

July 31, 2023

Silver Lake eyes worst day in eight years as sales outlook disappoints

Shares of Silver Lake plunged as much as 24.2% during the session.

July 30, 2023

Renewables are cheapest new-build electricity generation in Australia – report

Wind and solar have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation despite a 20% average rise in technology costs.

July 28, 2023

Newcrest interim CEO on Newmont merger, and why copper could soon outshine gold

Newmont had to come back quite a few times before Newcrest’s board “felt we could not say no.”

July 27, 2023

Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end

Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.