December 17, 2019

Australia’s Metals X cuts 2020 tin output forecast for Tasmanian project

Metals X suspended operations at Nifty in Western Australia last month.

December 17, 2019

How rare earth shocks lifted an upstart Australian mining company

The US-China trade war has been a lucrative one for Lynas Corp, owner of the Mount Weld mine, in Western Australia.

December 16, 2019

Northern Star to acquire Newmont’s stake in Super Pit for $800 million

Earlier this year, Northern Star was rumored to be the frontrunner for Barrick Gold’s 50% stake in the Super Pit mine.

December 16, 2019

Australia’s Iluka Resources to take $290m charge in 2019

It also expects an increase in rehabilitation liability by A$60 million ($41 million).

December 16, 2019

Lynas fails to get Malaysian approval for higher processing limit, shares slide

The miner's total neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) production for calendar year 2019 will be similar to that of 2018.

December 15, 2019

Australia taking baby steps towards nuclear energy

A parliamentary report suggests the island nation should consider the prospect of nuclear technology as part of its future energy mix.

December 13, 2019

Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report

But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.

December 13, 2019

Lynas to submit plant tender to US Army

Other miners mentioned are UCore Rare Metals Inc and Texas Mineral Resources Corp.

December 13, 2019

Australia’s Mineral Resources flags lower lithium sale price at WA project

Last month, Mineral Resources said its JV with Albemarle had decided to pause operations at the Wodgina Project.

December 13, 2019

BHP’s transformation boss to leave as part of internal overhaul

Jonathan Price is the second major exit announced this week and is part of BHP’s strategy to shift certain responsibilities away from the executive team.