July 7, 2021

Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana

The 3.2 million tonnes per annum Motheo open pit mine could help Botswana curb its dependence on diamond mining.

July 6, 2021

Top Australian coal mines are spewing more methane than rivals

For every tonne of coal produced in the Bowen Basin region in Queensland state, an average of 7.5 kg of the potent greenhouse gas is released.

July 6, 2021

Australian coal miners recapitalise, eye BHP assets and other M&A

Buoyed by a rebound in the price of coal, miners are dusting off expansion plans and raising capital for new projects and acquisitions.

July 6, 2021

Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal

The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.

July 6, 2021

AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO

Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner.

July 5, 2021

Newcrest reports seismic event at Cadia

The seismic event is expected to have no impact to gold or copper production in fiscal year 2022.

June 30, 2021

Curtin University, Australian gov’t form zero-carbon future centre for heavy industry

The centre will be a catalyst to aid focus on the development of the green economy in Australia, in relation to export commodities and the significant potential for low carbon…

June 30, 2021

CHART: Study predicts over 400% increase in copper, lithium, nickel battery demand

BloombergNEF turns super bullish about metals demand for batteries – ups forecast 35% to 2.7 terawatt hours per year by 2030 as electric cars take off.

June 30, 2021

Sayona Mining gets court nod for Canadian lithium firm acquisition

The company and Piedmont Lithium made a joint bid for North American Lithium earlier this year as part of a plan to expand in North America.

June 30, 2021

IGO closes $1.4b deal for stake in Tianqi Lithium assets

The nickel miner has taken 49% in a joint venture that gives it 25% in the Greenbushes lithium mine and 49% in the Kwinana processing plant in Western Australia.