September 8, 2020

Mining ‘green metals’ may increase pressure on key biodiversity areas – study

Researchers found that mining metals for a clean energy transition creates further pressure on the biodiversity located in mineral-rich landscapes.

September 8, 2020

Vale to shut New Caledonia mine as buyer walks away

Australian zinc producer New Century Resources will not make an offer for a 95% stake in Vale Nouvelle Calédonie (VNC).

September 6, 2020

How CO2 makes ‘green metals’ accessible to miners

Scientists discovered that carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in making metals used in green technologies accessible for mining.

September 4, 2020

Pandemic to accelerate industry automation – report

Fitch predicts miners will explore options to shorten and simplify supply chains.

September 4, 2020

BHP awards tender for LNG-fuelled bulk iron ore carriers

The contract for five Newcastlemax bulk carriers to carry ore between Australia and China was awarded to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping.

September 4, 2020

Rio Tinto hosts one of the last tenders of Argyle diamonds

The virtual event was titled One Lifetime, One Encounter, making reference to the closure of the Argyle mine at the end of 2020, after almost four decades of production.

September 3, 2020

Eramet nickel unit asks court to name expert for rescue plan

Eramet has been trying to revive loss-making SLN by reducing costs and boosting exports of unrefined ore.

September 2, 2020

Nordgold ups offer for Cardinal in takeover battle

Shares of Cardinal Resources soared 29.2% following the latest offer.

September 1, 2020

Fortescue unit enters deal to assess PNG hydro projects

The deal will support green industrial operations for both domestic consumption and exports, the Perth-based firm said.

September 1, 2020

BHP to mine Australian coal using greener energy

Deal with CleanCo will help BHP cut its indirect emissions in the country by 20% in five years.