January 15, 2021 Stakes high for Rio Tinto, Mongolia as Oyu Tolgoi talks loom The next three to six months will be crucial to the future of the vast copper-gold mine, as the companies behind the operation negotiate with the government.
January 14, 2021 Rio Tinto to keep New Zealand aluminum smelter until 2024 Power deal with Meridian Energy delays the likely closure of the facility by at least three years.
January 13, 2021 Galan Lithium to acquire 80% of Greenbushes South The project is about 3km south of Greenbushes, the largest hard-rock lithium mine in the world.
January 13, 2021 Appian CEO on principles for mining investment The commodities market is witnessing the sharpest rally in more than a decade.
January 12, 2021 Newcrest’s Havieron gets regulatory, funding approval The funding approval follows receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals to start construction activities.
January 12, 2021 China’s ban on Australian coal forces trade flows to realign While Indonesia was China’s second-biggest supplier, it has now seen demand surge as imports from Australia dropped to nearly zero.
January 11, 2021 Appian closes $775m fund as institutions line up for mining investment London-based Appian Capital Advisory closes oversubscribed $775 million mining investment fund with 40% already committed.
January 8, 2021 BHP tests Toyota EVs at Nickel West They will trial a LandCruiser 70, converted from running on diesel to fully electric via onboard battery power.
January 7, 2021 Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.
January 7, 2021 Australia’s Ranger uranium mine ceases production At 40 years of operations, it is the country's longest running uranium mine.
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
