November 17, 2022

OZ Minerals backs BHP’s improved $6.5 billion offer

BHP plans to splash cash on nickel exploration and a deal with OZ would give it access to projects.

November 17, 2022

Andrew Forrest commits $500 million for Ukrainian reconstruction fund

The Ukraine Green Growth Initiative will focus on building out infrastructure projects in energy and communications, including a green energy grid.

November 17, 2022

BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue launch pilot program to create safer workplaces

The pilot program will be completed by volunteers who are currently undertaking apprenticeships or traineeships with the three companies.

November 16, 2022

Ex-Tesla Australia boss admits to insider trading

Kurt Schlosser, former head of Tesla’s Australian operations, bought shares in Piedmont Lithium after becoming aware that Tesla had reached an agreement with the mining company.

November 16, 2022

Anglo American greens Australia operations

The company has reached an agreement with the Queensland government to supply all of its Australian power needs from wind and solar generation by 2025

November 16, 2022

Andrew Forrest challenges boards, CEOs to quit fossil fuels

In September, Fortescue committed to spending $6.2 billion over the next decade to decarbonize its Australian mining operations entirely by 2030.

November 16, 2022

Commodity star lithium shows signs of cooling after 1,200% rally

Spot prices for lithium carbonate in China edged lower on Tuesday to register their first drop since June.

November 16, 2022

BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable”

BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy.

November 16, 2022

Newcrest resumes operations at Brucejack mine

The gold-silver mine in Canada was shut for three-and-a-half weeks, following the death of a worker.

November 15, 2022

Oz Minerals shares halted pending potential control change

BHP was the likely bidder, but it’s also possible it could be a new entrant because the mining giant hadn’t entered a trading halt, analyst says.