September 22, 2022

Australian mining firm IPOs lag on board gender balance

The mining industry, a key pillar of the nation’s economy, has come under intense scrutiny in recent years for its treatment of women.

September 22, 2022

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

September 21, 2022

Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.

September 21, 2022

BHP coal mine workers in Australian state set to vote on industrial action

Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will vote on strike action over working conditions and job security.

September 21, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO makes clear that offer is final on giant copper mine

Jakob Stausholm said Rio Tinto will not make any more offers if Turquoise Hill takeover isrejected by minority shareholders

September 20, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO says copper outlook ‘challenged’ in near term

Copper prices are down more than 20% this year as covid-related shutdowns in China, surging power prices in Europe and ongoing inflation in the U.S. and elsewhere hurt demand.

September 20, 2022

Australian lithium auction sees record bid as world prices surge

Pilbara Minerals said a buyer will pay the equivalent of $7,708 a tonne for spodumene concentrate delivered to China.

September 20, 2022

Japan’s JOGMEC, Sojitz invest $9m in Lynas

The miner plans to invest $335 million to expand capacity at its Mt Weld mine.

September 19, 2022

Fortescue to spend $6.2bn to rid iron ore ops of fossil fuels by 2030

The investment includes installing an additional 2-3 gigawatts of renewable energy generation and battery storage.

September 18, 2022

OZ Minerals said to seek A$10 billion in potential sale

BHP has been considering raising its bid for OZ Minerals and could increase its proposal as soon as this month.