October 6, 2022

BHP’s plan to keep coal mine open for 93 years ‘delusional’

BHP is seeking approval from Australia’s government to extend the life of the Peak Downs mine.

October 6, 2022

Harmony Gold expands into copper with $230m project buy

The Eva project in Australia adds 1.72 billion pounds of copper and 260,000 ounces of gold to Harmony's mineral reserves.

October 5, 2022

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks 

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

October 5, 2022

Visualizing the world’s largest iron ore producers

Iron is the fourth most abundant element on the planet after oxygen, silicon, and aluminum.

October 5, 2022

Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war

Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024.

October 4, 2022

Fortescue doubles green hydrogen spending as Europe push expands

The world's fourth largest iron ore producer said it would more than double the planned capital spending in its green power arm this fiscal year.

October 4, 2022

Australia could grab 20% of the world’s lithium refining by 2027

Several companies are building refineries in Australia that would turn locally-mined lithium ore into battery-grade chemicals.

October 4, 2022

Nyrstar’s Port Pirie lead smelter to shut for 55 days

The planned suspension will allow the company to improve emissions and operational performance.

October 3, 2022

ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination

Visualize the world's top lithium producing countries since 2012 and forecasts for winners and losers out to 2031.

October 3, 2022

EV makers must partner with miners to secure key metals

Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report.