December 22, 2021

Newcrest to boost stake in Havieron gold-copper project

The gold giant will exercise its option over a further 5% of the Havieron project in in the Paterson region of Western Australia.

December 21, 2021

Lithium miner’s woes may exacerbate strain in EV supply chain

Pilbara Minerals has slashed its forecast for shipments, further exacerbating tight supply for the key ingredient in EV batteries.

December 21, 2021

Miner seeks to revive 1882 gold lode as Australian dollar weakens

The Mount Morgan mine in Queensland was the world’s largest gold operation at its peak in the early 1900s.

December 21, 2021

Rio Tinto buys Argentina lithium project for $825m

The Rincon lithium brine project is located in the heart of the "lithium triangle" in the northern Salta Province.

December 21, 2021

Last chance for Harte Gold bidders to come forward

Harte said it would have to suspend operations if it didn’t get an infusion of cash before the end of the year.

December 21, 2021

Noront picks Wyloo’s latest offer, BHP won’t match

At stake is the takeover target’s early-stage Eagle’s Nest nickel and copper deposit in the ‘Ring of Fire’ in northern Ontario.

December 20, 2021

Rio Tinto picks outgoing Canadian ambassador to China as chairman

Dominic Barton will join the board in April and take over as chair after Rio's annual general meeting on May 5, replacing Simon Thompson.

December 19, 2021

Australia sees energy shortages driving record resource export earnings

Australia has raised its outlook for mining and energy export earnings to a record $272 billion.

December 19, 2021

New copper product kills bacteria 100 times faster than standard copper

A new copper product could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

December 17, 2021

Lucapa’s Merlin could be next top diamond mine in Australia

Preliminary scoping study shows the asset has the potential to yield 2.1 million carats over its 14-year mine life.