November 16, 2021 Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill The bill will focus on reaching an agreement with Aboriginal groups and on obtaining full, prior and informed consent for development of projects.
November 16, 2021 New Zealand police finds human remains 11 years after mine disaster The remains of two bodies were identified after specialized cameras were fed into the Pike River coal mine through boreholes, police said in a statement.
November 16, 2021 Miners’ decarbonization strategies may strengthen their business profiles – report According to Fitch Ratings, the commodity price rally is pushing companies to rebalance their capital allocation towards decarbonization investments and growth.
November 16, 2021 SolGold taps former BHP exec as new CEO Darryl Cuzzubbo, who spent 24 years at BHP and then held a top position at Orica, will take over on December 1.
November 15, 2021 Rise in battery costs to keep lithium price rallying — report Fitch has revised up significantly both its lithium carbonate and hydroxide price forecasts from 2021 to 2026 to incorporate higher global EV sales assumptions.
November 15, 2021 PYX dual lists in London as zircon supply crunch intensifies The global zirconium market was estimated to be worth $1.8 billion in 2020.
November 15, 2021 First Quantum promotes Tristan Pascall to CEO The current chief operating officer succeeds his father and co-founder Philip Pascall, who will remain as chairman.
November 14, 2021 Australia’s Eastern Iron partners with Yahua to develop lithium projects The two companies will establish a long-term strategic partnership for the supply of spodumene concentrates.
November 14, 2021 Researchers push for more accurate battery metals demand forecasts A report by CSIRO states that unsophisticated models based on current supply levels and basic recycling rates promote mischaracterizations of the real opportunities in both metal mining and recycling.
November 12, 2021 Greenland Minerals tanks as uranium ban leaves project in limbo Greenland’s decision to ban uranium mining and exploration effectively blocked Kvanefjeld, which would produce the metal as by-product.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
