January 15, 2021

Miner gets closer to producing ‘green’ lithium for EV batteries

Australian startup Vulcan Energy claims it can produce battery-grade lithium without emitting carbon dioxide.

January 15, 2021

Iron ore price hits fresh 9-and-half year high

Iron ore prices are already up 8% in 2021 after customs data showed Chinese imports hitting a record high of 1.2 billion tonnes.

January 15, 2021

China mulls allowing some Australian coal imports amid ban

The shipments that could be cleared are those that arrived before a ban on Australian coal went into effect.

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.