July 20, 2023

At international deep sea mining meeting, debate moves behind closed doors

The ISA cut a livestream of its members negotiations and retreated behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve a dilemma the could determine the fate of the deep ocean.

July 19, 2023

BHP posts record full-year iron ore output, flags rising costs

BHP expects fiscal 2024 output for Western Australia iron ore between 282 Mt and 294 Mt.

July 19, 2023

Rio Tinto flags cost hike at Argentina lithium project

Rio Tinto’s $140 million estimate and schedule for the starter plant at Rincon lithium project are under review due to cost escalation.

July 18, 2023

Australia’s Renascor signs graphite supply deal with Mitsubishi Chemical

Under the agreement, the parties agreed to undertake further validation testwork on Renascor's graphite products.

July 18, 2023

Rio Tinto warns on global slowdown risks, production issues

Shipments were hurt by a train derailment during the reporting period, while the miner also flagged concerns about a global economic slowdown.

July 18, 2023

Northern Star Resources sees higher annual sales

The company expects fiscal 2024 gold sales between 1,600 kilo ounces and 1,750 koz.

July 18, 2023

Fortescue hit by cyber attack that saw network data disclosed

The Australian iron ore miner said hack occurred on May 28 and noted data disclosed "was not confidential in nature".

July 18, 2023

Canada’s regulator clears Newmont’s acquisition of Newcrest

The world’s largest gold miner is also progressing towards receiving regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions, with a transaction close expected in the fourth quarter of the year.

July 17, 2023

Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem

There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global…

July 17, 2023

Rio Tinto grabs stake in graphite-focused Sovereign Metals

Rio Tinto's move marks its first public step into the graphite sector, as it continues to boost its exposure to battery minerals.