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.

May 3, 2023

Liontown bids signal strong outlook for lithium, rival says

The intense interest in Liontown is “a really strong point of evidence” about the outlook, says Pilbara Minerals CEO.

May 3, 2023

BHP, Rio Tinto call for partners in tailings management technology

World's biggest miners are inviting expressions of interest from technology providers, equipment manufacturers, reagent suppliers, startups and research groups across the globe.

May 3, 2023

Lynas eyes more rare earths capacity if Malaysia plant shuts

Miner said it will need to look at ways to address lost capacity should its Malaysian plant be shut indefinitely.

May 3, 2023

Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid

The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX.

May 2, 2023

India’s NMDC in talks with Australia’s Hancock for lithium mining

NMDC is also working on plans to export low-grade iron ore to China.