May 9, 2023 Australia’s ioneer signs deal with US firm for lithium supply It has signed a commercial offtake agreement with Dragonfly Energy Holdings.
May 8, 2023 Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley Market is expected to remain in a deficit in 2023 but conditions will not be as tight as previous years, according to the investment bank.
May 7, 2023 Malaysia gives Lynas extension to keep rare earths unit open Lynas has an additional six months to get its rare earth plant in line with environmental requirements.
May 5, 2023 New Zealand to review risk and benefits of seabed mining Seabed mining is allowed in New Zealand but it has to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.
May 4, 2023 St Barbara backs Genesis’ offer for Leonara assets over Silver Lake bid St Barbara will back a A$600 million offer for its Leonara assets from Genesis Minerals despite a higher proposal from Silver Lake Resources.
May 4, 2023 Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.
May 4, 2023 Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.
May 3, 2023 Newcrest board backs $19.5 billion Newmont takeover The due diligence period on the offer ends May 11.
May 3, 2023 Vulcan Energy raises $72 million to develop German lithium plant Funds to go to develop its net zero carbon lithium project in Germany.
May 3, 2023 Rio Tinto unveils Argyle Rose heirloom piece Argyle Rose features one of the last diamonds to be mined from the iconic Argyle mine in the East Kimberley, Western Australia.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
