June 25, 2021 Western Australia’s miners call for inquiry over reported sexual assaults Mining companies with operations in the state back call for a parliamentary inquiry into climbing sexual assault and harassment allegations in the workplace.
June 25, 2021 Rio kept destruction of Ice Age Australia heritage secret, Aboriginal group says The Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation says Rio Tinto kept existence of traditional site in its license as secret.
June 25, 2021 US Justice department backs land swap for Rio Tinto’s Arizona copper mine The DOJ filed legal briefs to oppose claims by Apache and conservationist groups, which oppose the Resolution Copper mine.
June 25, 2021 ANIMATION: Top 20 gold producing countries – 2020 Global gold production fell by 3.8 million ounces in 2020 as covid-related disruptions in South America more than offset gains in Russia and West Africa.
June 24, 2021 Pilbara to restart Ngungaju operations, shares rise The company will restart its plant in Western Australia in the last quarter of 2021 after a two-year stoppage.
June 24, 2021 Australia lines up Honeymoon uranium mine as nuclear momentum builds The planned restart of a mothballed uranium mine in Australia -- the world’s third-largest producer -- is a fresh sign that developers are beginning to respond to an improving demand…
June 24, 2021 W. Australia says Aboriginal groups will be at centre of new heritage laws Western Australia has been redrafting its 50-year-old heritage laws which currently give the minister the ultimate say in whether miners can destroy heritage sites.
June 23, 2021 Bulking up battery sector may add billions to Australian economy Adding more capacity to refine metals into specialist chemicals or materials and building expertise in manufacturing lithium-ion cells or battery packs, would enable the battery industry to contribute about A$7.4…
June 23, 2021 Rio Tinto partners with Schneider Electric to meet decarbonisation goals Schneider Electric will use materials, such as low-carbon aluminum and copper produced by the miner with renewable power, iron ore, and borates.
June 22, 2021 Australian Aboriginal opposition mounts to new state heritage laws Western Australia has been redrafting its 50-year-old heritage laws which give the state Aboriginal Affairs minister the ultimate say in whether miners can destroy heritage sites.
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
