October 8, 2021 BHP to expand into “tougher jurisdictions” in search of battery metals CEO Mike Henry said the company is ready for a strategic shift out of its geographical, advanced-economies comfort zone.
October 7, 2021 Fortescue grabs 60% of Dutch energy tech firm The miner's green energy arm said the acquisition is part of FMG's plan to supply 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
October 6, 2021 Iron ore price rout hacks $160 billion off Top 50 mining stocks Iron ore’s whitenuckle descent took a chunk out of the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners amid a continuing rally in uranium, coal and lithium prices.
October 6, 2021 Evolution Mining divests Mt Carlton for up to $65 million The gold mine was Evolution’s first development project and was commissioned in 2013.
October 6, 2021 Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.
October 6, 2021 Lithium price jumps again as miners can’t keep up with battery boom Demand for the material used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to boost supply, there’s not enough to meet consumption.
October 5, 2021 Australia approves third new coal mine extension in a month Environment Minister Sussan Ley approved the extension for Glencore's Mangoola thermal coal mine in New South Wales.
October 5, 2021 Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet.
October 5, 2021 Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing.
October 4, 2021 Australia says iron ore price expected to reach $150 by late 2021 The figure for 2022 has been revised downward, however.
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