August 8, 2022 The EV race is turning a gold rush haven into a battery hub The most in-demand mining leaders are no longer those who’ve unearthed vast troves of glittering gold.
August 8, 2022 Oz Minerals rebuffs $5.8 billion takeover bid from BHP The Australian miner said BHP's unsolicited offer did not appreciate the growth potential of its copper and nickel assets.
August 7, 2022 Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars The process involves combining processed air, dirt and sunlight on Mars to create metallic iron.
August 5, 2022 Rio Tinto not concerned about Chinese ore-buying company China is exposed to international iron ore prices as it must import nearly 80% of its annual consumption.
August 5, 2022 One of mining’s top female leaders vows change after abuse shame “The process of publicly airing these matters has built trust and accelerated the momentum for change,” said Kellie Parker, Rio Tinto's chief executive for Australia.
August 4, 2022 Rio Tinto attracts several proposals to build 4 GW of wind, solar power The massive build of renewables equals more than a third of the total wind and solar capacity Australia already has.
August 4, 2022 BHP backs Indigenous education programs in Northern Australia P will make a fresh A$1 million donation and continue to support the Studio Schools of Australia’s model for Indigenous education as a foundation partner.
August 4, 2022 Insatiable lithium demand fuels investment boom in Australia Globally, the industry will need as much as $42 billion of investment by the end of the decade in order to meet demand, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
August 4, 2022 Australia knocks back major coal project near Great Barrier Reef Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek said the Central Queensland Coal project could have unacceptable impacts on the world heritage site.
August 4, 2022 More governments are warming to rare earths funding, Lynas says nts in Western Europe, the US, and Japan are newly focused on creating more resilient supply chains, CEO Amanda Lacaze said
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
