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.

August 3, 2025

BlueScope leads global steel giants in push for Gupta’s Whyalla plant

The group — comprising Japan’s Nippon Steel, India’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO — brings a combined market value of A$115 billion.

August 3, 2025

Australia’s gold miners build M&A war chests

Several Australian-listed gold miners ended June with cash and bullion reserves well above A$500 million ($335 million).

August 3, 2025

Australia’s PLS primed for growth as lithium winter starts to thaw

Australian lithium producer says a price recovery is a matter of when, not if, and its Pilgangoora operation is ready when the market turns.

August 1, 2025

Perseus Mining CEO to exit after 12-year tenure

Jeff Quartermaine is set to retire at the end of September.