March 8, 2023

Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia

Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.

March 7, 2023

New Century recommends $95m buyout offer from Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye-Stillwater last month launched an unsolicited takeover bid of A$1.10 cash per share.

March 7, 2023

Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output

Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.

March 7, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources

The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February.

March 6, 2023

Rio Tinto settles US bribery case linked to Simandou mine

Allegations related to the company’s efforts to retain valuable mining rights in Guinea in 2011.

March 6, 2023

BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year

BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half profit.

March 6, 2023

Agnico Eagle CEO mulls move to go big or get small in Australia

Agnico has never been a company that “pounds our chest on size and getting bigger for the sake of getting bigger,” CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said.

March 3, 2023

Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner

Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.

March 2, 2023

CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals

CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn.

March 1, 2023

St Barbara considers placing Touquoy gold mine into care

The company said it would take more time than available before capacity of the existing facility at the mine is reached in early 2024.