August 7, 2025

New research reveals source of world’s richest lithium deposits

The world’s richest hard-rock lithium deposits likely formed closer to the mantle, not near the surface, study shows.

August 7, 2025

Rio Tinto okays $180M expansion at Amrun bauxite mine

The Norman Creek project in Queensland's Cape York aims to access almost half of the 978 million tonnes of reserves at Amrun.

August 6, 2025

Perth Mint’s July gold sales slump 33%, silver hits six-month low

The Perth Mint is the world's leading producer of newly mined gold.

August 6, 2025

US courts Cook Islands for deep-sea mining

The State Department has already begun talks with the South Pacific nation for research on seabed mineral exploration and development.

August 5, 2025

Iluka signs deal with Lindian for rare earths supply from Malawi

Separately, Iluka has secured a $20 million loan facility to support the Kangankunde mine's development.

August 5, 2025

Australia weighs price floor for critical minerals, boosting rare earth miners

The support comes as prices for some metals like rare earths have been too low to fund processing capacity in Western nations.

August 5, 2025

Infographic: Antimony spheres of control

This infographic reveals how antimony mine production is divided among the emerging geopolitical spheres of control.

August 5, 2025

Australia pledges $87M to rescue Trafigura’s Nyrstar smelters in critical minerals push

The initial focus will be on fast-tracking an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, Nyrstar said.

August 5, 2025

Tianqi Lithium Australia JV says it is prioritizing long-term viability of refinery

The refinery, the first lithium hydroxide plant to be built in Australia, has been grappling with operational issues and production delays.

August 4, 2025

Alcoa flags gallium potential in study with Japanese partners

Company will investigate production of metal used in semiconductors as a byproduct from existing aluminum operations in Western Australia.