May 12, 2021 Newcrest begins decline development at Havieron Pre-Feasibility Study is expected to be released in the second half of 2021.
May 11, 2021 Australia Minerals Council increases resources for mining project investments New Global Resources Strategy will develop new markets to enable Australia’s mining industry to take advantage of future opportunities.
May 11, 2021 Australia backs Iluka rare earths plant in critical minerals drive The Australian government said the company's proposed rare earths refinery at Eneabba would be in line with the country's critical minerals policy.
May 11, 2021 Pilbara Minerals keen to make low-carbon lithium salts Company has signed a deal with minerals technology company Calix Ltd to explore lithium salts production.
May 10, 2021 China moves to cool rally as iron ore prices explode China's commodity exchanges moved to raise trading limits and margin requirements for some iron ore contracts and reinstated fees on steel.
May 7, 2021 China iron ore imports dip in April on shipping disruptions Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather.
May 7, 2021 Anglo American expects to reopen Moranbah North coal mine in May Operations at the mine, which produces coking coal used in steelmaking, were suspended in February after a coal heating issue that led to elevated gas readings underground.
May 7, 2021 Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024 The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
May 6, 2021 As China row deepens, 1 million tonnes of Australian copper concentrate needs new buyers Australian copper concentrate exports to China have been at zero since November amid record prices and historically low refining charges.
May 6, 2021 Iron ore price tops $200 amid further deterioration of China-Australia relations "This is a co-dependent relationship whereby either party cannot survive without the other," says analyst Atilla Widnell.
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