June 4, 2021

BHP, Freeport invest in Jetti Resources’ ‘holy grail’ copper extraction technology

Jetti has secured $50 million in funding from existing and new investors to support rapid deployment of the technology across large scale copper mining operations.

June 4, 2021

BHP to pay $93m for environmental harm at Escondida

The figure is part of a plan drawn up to resolve a lawsuit from the state over water use and related damage to a sensitive area.

June 3, 2021

Rio Tinto appoints Aboriginal Australian former minister to board

Company strives to rebuild its reputation following last year's destruction of the Juukan Gorge rockshelters.

June 3, 2021

Australia’s Wyloo bid for Noront shows battery metal scramble

At stake is the future of Noront's early-stage Eagle's Nest deposit, billed by Wyloo as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since Voisey's Bay.

June 3, 2021

Kinross and S2 team up to find Finnish gold

Kinross will spend up to $9.5 million to farm-in on noncore S2 ground.

June 3, 2021

Iron ore rises despite China’s moves to lower prices

Bank of America forecasts iron ore will average $172.2 a tonne this year; then $143.8 a tonne in 2022.

June 3, 2021

It’s not over for coal as global prices surge on hot demand

Coal is seeing a dramatic spike in demand just as several major miners are hit with production problems, sparking a surge in prices from China to Europe and the US.

June 3, 2021

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.

June 3, 2021

Australian state establishes eco zones to process critical minerals

Wales has set up development areas to tap growing demand for critical minerals sustainably developed.

June 2, 2021

Neometals to sell Mt Marion spodumene offtake option for $23.2m

The company also said it was conducting a strategic review on the Indian lithium refinery it is exploring in partnership with Manikaran Power.