August 3, 2022 BHP to boost nickel exploration spending amid EV boom e miner said it has the second largest nickel sulphide resource base globally, based on its land holding in the Agnew-Wiluna belt in Western Australia.
August 3, 2022 The Australian diamonds that no one can see “This discovery will influence our understanding of the tectonic models and how the eastern coast of Australia formed.”
August 2, 2022 Lynas to invest $345m in rare earths mine to tap demand The Mt Weld mine has deposits of rare earths elements neodymium and praseodymium, which are in high demand for making magnets used in electric vehicles and wind energy generation.
August 2, 2022 Not enough women: miners meet in Australia under a cloud after sexism report Australia accounts for about half of the world's iron ore exports, and women have long complained of sexual harassment in mining camps and offices.
August 1, 2022 Paladin back to uranium exploration, development as demand for nuclear surges Australian uranium producers including Paladin have raised close to A$400 million in share sales this year to fund exploration.
July 29, 2022 Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather It is an unusual situation for companies that have experience operating anywhere in the world.
July 29, 2022 Research on earth’s ancient water cycle may shed new light on how largest gold deposits formed A new study shows that water was transported much deeper in the early earth than previously thought.
July 29, 2022 Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits The world’s biggest commodity trader is expected to report record profits next week, driven by surging thermal coal prices and record trading returns.
July 28, 2022 Rio Tinto inks deal to unlock huge Simandou iron ore project The miner has formed a JV with the Guinea government and Winning Consortium Simandou to develop infrastructure, including a railway and port.
July 27, 2022 Fortescue raises annual shipments forecast amid inflation pain The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner said it shipped 49.5Mt of the steel-making ingredient in the quarter ended June 30.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
