October 17, 2022

Buybacks ramp up in Australia on commodity rallies, M&A drop

The increasing breadth of repurchases reflects extra profits from mining and energy firms, which are among the winners from surging commodity prices resulting from the war in Ukraine.

October 16, 2022

Australian lithium miner IGO says chief executive died suddenly

Peter Bradford had led IGO since March 2014 and was also president of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.

October 14, 2022

The world’s top 10 lithium mining companies

Lithium prices hit an all-time high this week as battery makers scramble to secure supply amid booming demand.

October 13, 2022

Fortescue sees first major hydrogen project within next 9 months

Chairman Andrew Forrest launched FFI in 2020 with an ambitious goal to produce 15 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030.

October 13, 2022

EU crisis opens opportunity for Australian green energy exports – Fortescue

European nations are pushing to boost renewable energy resources amid an energy crisis to move away from Russian gas.

October 12, 2022

Column: How do you accelerate energy transition when current crisis slams the brakes

If the answer to the energy crisis is a faster rollout of renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, then the problem is that the current situation is hindering the solution.

October 12, 2022

Shell launches consortium to speed up electrification of mining vehicles

The oil and gas giant has attracted eight companies to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and renewables in mining.

October 11, 2022

Coal miner Coronado Global confirms merger talks with Peabody Energy

Australian coal miner confirmed on Wednesday it was in confidential discussions.

October 11, 2022

GM to take equity stake in Australian mining company

General Motors will invest up to $69 million and take an equity stake in Queensland Pacific Metals.

October 10, 2022

Column: Supply hits catch up with lead as LME stocks shrink

Zinc smelter closures in Europe have grabbed the recent headlines but lead supply has also been taking a growing number of supply hits.