July 8, 2020

Australia’s second-largest pension fund to divest from thermal coal

The $83 billion fund says it will advocate for Australia’s economy to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030.

July 7, 2020

Australia’s Northern Territory grants ‘major project status’ to Thor’s tungsten/molybdenum project

The project is expected to support almost 100 jobs in the area.

July 6, 2020

Kincora hits significant gold-copper mineralisation in Australia

Company has reported assay results from the first drill hole at its Trundle project in Australia.

July 6, 2020

Chinese miners’ deal frenzy seen stalling on regulatory hurdles

Growing scrutiny by Australia and Canada may cut short wave of acquisitions led by China’s state miners.

July 6, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium alloy with low-emission technology

The companies say the process can be also applied to zirconium and rare earths for permanent magnet alloys. 

July 6, 2020

Century zinc mine begins commercial production

Australia mine production begins amid forecasts that see zinc prices climbing in the coming months due to covid-19 restrictions easing up.

July 3, 2020

Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

July 3, 2020

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Rio also narrowed its estimated first production from its mine to between October 2022 and June 2023.

July 3, 2020

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

July 2, 2020

Commodity freighters are shrugging off covid-19 for now

The cost of moving coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases.