March 3, 2020 SQM warns of further lithium price drop, coronavirus impact The world’s No. 2 lithium miner saw profits drop 38% in Q4 2019 and said sales to China in the first months of 2020 could be hit by the virus.
March 1, 2020 Termite mounds reveal hidden base metal deposits Researchers found that metallic blue crusts on termite mounds indicate the presence of base metals including nickel and cobalt.
February 28, 2020 Two years on, Elon Musk’s big battery bet is paying off in Australia The world’s biggest lithium-ion battery is helping to avert blackouts and lower costs.
February 28, 2020 Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest ups stake in Fortescue He now owns more than 35% of the iron ore mining company he founded.
February 28, 2020 Newcrest extends Paterson footprint with Antipa deal Australia's largest gold miner could earn up to 75% of the southern portion of the junior's landholding in the Paterson Province.
February 27, 2020 Lynas half-year profit plunges on Malaysia expenses amid weak market The company reported profit after tax of A$3.9 million for the six months ended Dec. 31.
February 27, 2020 Rio Tinto to begin copper production at Winu in 2023 The miner called the Western Australia project its "copper opportunity."
February 26, 2020 Wesdome tops best drill intersect list for February Eagle River gold project in Ontario reported the most significant drill intersections according to Opaxe.
February 26, 2020 Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.
February 26, 2020 Perth Mint Gold Token starts trading on cryptocurrency exchange The PMGT is now available on KuCoin.
Southern Copper sees lower output as silver rally grabs focus Company expects copper output to decline over the next two years as ore grades fall at key mines in Peru. January 28, 2026 | 10:35 am