March 26, 2020

Rio Tinto raps Australian lobby group for coal support

Rio Tinto has found several cases where Australia's biggest mining industry body advocated for thermal coal in contravention of 2015 Paris climate goals.

March 25, 2020

Pilbara Minerals signs 5-year lithium supply deal with Chinese firm

The miner says it has yet to see any material impact to the Pilgangoora operations from the coronavirus pandemic.

March 25, 2020

Havilah will still drill at Kalkaroo project

The miner said it is sidestepping what it dubbed “the virus turmoil.”

March 24, 2020

OceanaGold puts Waihi operation on hold

The miner is working with the New Zealand government to determine what exemptions may be available for the Macraes operation.

March 24, 2020

Junior exploration in Peru

Peru received 6.3% of global investment in non-ferrous metal exploration in 2018.

March 24, 2020

Top mint ramps up silver coin output after demand surges

The Perth Mint is getting inquiries from mining companies in the U.S. and Africa to refine their gold.

March 23, 2020

Hatch, Anglo, BHP, and Fortescue form Green Hydrogen consortium

Companies are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

March 22, 2020

Tianqi postpones commissioning of Australia lithium plant amid liquidity problems

The company said its "tight liquidity situation," following the purchase of an interest in SQM, intensified since the start of 2020 due to the virus outbreak.

March 20, 2020

Global copper production disruptions

Producers have halted or cut back operations and slowed construction.

March 20, 2020

BHP to hire 1,500 to support Australia operations

The jobs will be offered as six-month contracts and cover a range of skills needed by BHP operations in the short term.