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.

July 2, 2020

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

The assets include the Paterson exploration project, Nifty copper operation and Maroochydore copper project.

July 2, 2020

Greatland Gold wins ballot for exploration licence in Western Australia

The win means that Greatland’s application for the license has priority and will be processed ahead of other competing applications.