March 1, 2023 BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.
February 28, 2023 Australia blocks Chinese investor from raising stake in rare earths miner The Foreign Investment Review Board did not allow Northern Minerals' largest shareholder to boost stake on grounds of national interest.
February 27, 2023 Recharge Industries grabs failed startup Britishvolt The Australian firm has bought Britishvolt, which planned a battery factory in the UK to power EVs, out of administration.
February 27, 2023 Jindalee claims McDermitt project is the largest lithium deposit in US The Australian miner says its project, on the Nevada-Oregon border, has overtaken Lithium America’s Thacker pass by contained lithium in mineral resource.
February 26, 2023 Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal mines The government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars.
February 24, 2023 Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.
February 23, 2023 BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment.
February 23, 2023 Allkem’s first-half profit jumps nearly eleven-fold on soaring prices The company recorded a net profit attributable of $180.4 million for the half-year ended Dec. 31.
February 23, 2023 Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion The approved first phase of the expansion project will extend Diavik’s productive life to at least early 2026.
February 23, 2023 Pilbara’s profit soars on strong output Company posted a nearly 11-fold jump in half-year net profit, boosted by spodumene production at its Pilgangoora plant.
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