June 8, 2025

Western Range iron ore mine marks a new beginning, says Rio Tinto CEO

The mine is Rio’s first project to feature a co-designed social, cultural and heritage management plan with Traditional Owners.

June 7, 2025

Rio Tinto in bailout talks for Australian aluminum smelter, AFR reports

The future of the facility has been uncertain for months due in part to spiralling energy costs.

June 6, 2025

Some miners “woefully unprepared” for cyberattacks, says ethical hacker

Cyber-attacks on mining companies are growing and costing the mining and energy industries millions of dollars.

June 6, 2025

Australian Strategic Materials sees jump in rare earths enquiries amid supply shortage

Shares of the company rose as much as 29.1% to hit a more than 3-week high.

June 6, 2025

Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine

The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.

June 5, 2025

Perth Mint’s May gold sales slip to 3-month low; silver down 31%

The Perth Mint, owned by the government of Western Australia, is the world's leading producer of newly mined gold.

June 5, 2025

Australia is ‘safe and reliable’ critical minerals alternative, minister says

Australia does not want to just "dig and ship" the minerals and aims to process them as well, trade minister Don Farrell said.

June 5, 2025

South32 ups investment in American Eagle Gold

The investment follows American Eagle's recent issuance of shares to complete its option on the NAK copper-gold project.

June 5, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths surges as China’s export curbs disrupt auto industry

Shares hit their highest since February 2023 amid rising worries over China’s tightened export controls.

June 5, 2025

Former De Beers CEOs circle diamond giant as sale nears

Anglo American has reportedly received buyer interest in De Beers from former bosses Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver.