February 26, 2021

Australian state approved plans that would damage Aboriginal sites

In the past year, New South Wales' heritage protection body has approved all of the development applications received.

February 25, 2021

Lynas beats profit estimates as prices of rare earths soar

Earlier this month, the US Department of Defense awarded $30 million in funds to build a facility in Texas to Lynas.

February 25, 2021

Aboriginal Australian group encouraged but wary of South32’s engagement

CEO Graham Kerr said the miner had increased its interactions with the Noongar people over the development of its Hotham bauxite mine.

February 24, 2021

Iluka Resources eyes downstream processing of rare earths

The Perth-based company said the endeavour could be the Phase 3 development of its Eneabba operation in Western Australia.

February 24, 2021

BHP and Aboriginal group probe fallen rock shelter in Western Australia

BHP discovered the damage to the site of significance to the Banjima people on Jan. 29, as part of monitoring at its Mining Area C operations.

February 24, 2021

Fortescue apologizes for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site

The incident comes come barely a day after BHP reported rockfall damage to a culturally significant site in the Pilbara region.

February 23, 2021

Copper price keeps soaring amid commodities rally

Codelco warns that the spike in prices could drive up its costs.

February 23, 2021

Former Australian PM Turnbull joins Fortescue’s green unit

Malcolm Turnbull, who served as prime minister from 2015 to 2018, will head Fortescue Future Industries starting this month.

February 23, 2021

Supercharged commodity boom: Definitely. Supercycle? Not exactly

Underlying dynamics suggest it isn’t going to be a repeat of the epic China-led boom at the start of this century.

February 22, 2021

Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report

Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.