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.

July 26, 2023

Fortescue sees annual iron ore shipments rising

The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner expects to ship between 192 million metric tonnes (Mt) and 197 Mt of the steel-making commodity in the year.

July 26, 2023

Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets

The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.

July 26, 2023

Rio Tinto profit misses on iron ore price slump, cuts dividend

The miner declared an interim dividend of $1.77 per share, below last year's $2.67.

July 25, 2023

Pilbara Minerals hunts for deals after record lithium output

“There is opportunity for consolidation” in the sector, which is dominated by small and mid-sized producers, its managing director said.

July 25, 2023

Iron ore profits to drop by a third as miners eye China demand

The world’s biggest iron ore producer is expected report its lowest half year earnings and dividend in three years on Wednesday.

July 25, 2023

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.

July 24, 2023

Rio Tinto, Giampaolo Group ink $700m aluminum recycling joint venture

Rio will acquire a 50% equity stake in Giampaolo Group’s wholly-owned Matalco business.