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.

March 25, 2022

RANKED: World’s biggest nickel projects – 2022

Nickel is the metal that has grabbed the most headlines so far this year.

March 24, 2022

Australian startup gets $25m to improve solution that helps miners increase output, reduce waste

Plotlogic’s OreSense is said to identify the location and material properties of every rock in a mine.

March 23, 2022

Australian lithium miner Firefinch rises after J Capital goes long

J Capital Research on Thursday published a report saying the lithium miner should be valued roughly 90% above its current market cap.

March 22, 2022

Europe can’t rely on key exporter Australia for coal, miner says

New Hope, which operates the 10Mtpa Bengalla mine on Australia’s east coast, has held talks with prospective customers in Europe.

March 21, 2022

Australian alumina ban will squeeze Rusal and aluminum

Critical for Rusal and the aluminum market alike is whether other countries follow suit, writes Andy Home.

March 21, 2022

Australian export ban pushes up aluminum prices, may boost inflation

Australia supplies almost 20% of Russia’s alumina.

March 20, 2022

Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, sources coal for Ukraine

Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia.