October 4, 2021

BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture

The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."

October 3, 2021

Coal price surges to record as global scramble for energy accelerates

Coal prices soared to their highest on record as China accelerated a global struggle for resources that has brought the dirtiest fossil fuel roaring back.

October 1, 2021

India snags cheap Australian coal sitting at Chinese ports

The fuel is being bought at a $12 to $15 a tonne discount to fresh shipments from Australia.

October 1, 2021

Fortescue resumes Solomon Hub operations after worker’s death

The pause on Tuesday partly led to a spike in iron ore prices this week.

October 1, 2021

BHP opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant

The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.

September 30, 2021

Mount Gibson to suspend W. Australia iron ore mine as prices fall

Company said it will suspend operations at its Shine iron ore project in Western Australia to wind down expenses.

September 30, 2021

South32 buys additional stake in Mozambique aluminum smelter

Company has exercised its right to buy an additional 25% stake in Mozal Aluminium.

September 30, 2021

Iron ore price jumps as Fortescue halts Pilbara operations

The world’s no.4 iron ore miner halted operations at its Solomon Hub site after an employee died in a ground collapse.

September 30, 2021

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

September 29, 2021

Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death

Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.