March 31, 2022

Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand

The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.

March 31, 2022

BHP prepares for fresh battle against $6.6bn Brazil dam lawsuit

Case argues BHP was “woefully negligent” in the run-up to the 2015 Samarco dam failure.

March 30, 2022

Australian uranium explorers Deep Yellow, Vimy agree on $493m merger deal

The deal comes as uranium prices nearly doubled last year amid a global push for renewable power.

March 30, 2022

Iron ore price extends rally on China post-lockdown demand expectations

Iron ore production in Asia to peak by 2025, Fitch says.

March 30, 2022

Lithium price takes a breather after record run amid buyers resistance

The battery-making ingredient is about 500% more expensive than a year ago as demand for electric vehicles has accelerated.

March 30, 2022

Iron ore may see structural shift on lack of new supply, decarbonization

The issue is that investments in additional iron ore capacity and upgrading have long lead times, writes Clyde Russell.

March 29, 2022

Rio Tinto defends Turquoise offer, says will ‘deliver value for all stakeholders’

The mining giant is facing rising pressure from Turquoise minority shareholders to boost the offer.

March 29, 2022

India to invest in exploring lithium, cobalt mines in Australia

The move comes at a time when India is offering $2.4 billion of incentives for companies to build battery cells locally for electric vehicles.

March 29, 2022

Rio Tinto secures lithium project in Argentina

The $825 million acquisition of Rincon gives Rio Tinto a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of South America's lithium triangle.

March 28, 2022

Rusal can’t access alumina from Australia JV as pressure builds

Rusal owns a 20% stake in Queensland Alumina, which is operated by Rio Tinto.