September 1, 2019

Australia launches A$12.5m mining research centre

The Australian government committed $3.7 million for the new facility.

August 29, 2019

Glencore’s massive NSW coal project gets conditional approval

United Wambo plans to develop an open-cut mine producing up to 10 million tonnes per year.

August 29, 2019

Rio Tinto to kick off pre-striping at massive Koodaideri iron ore mine

Work will start in November and includes mobilization and site establishment, clearing, drilling and construction of access roads.

August 29, 2019

Galaxy Resources bottom-line hit by Mt Cattlin lithium mine charge

Net loss for the six months ended June 30 was $171.9 million, compared with a profit of $11.5 million a year earlier.

August 28, 2019

Lynas annual profit jumps 50%, eyes further growth

The Australian rare earths producer reported net profit of A$80.0 million for the year, up from A$53.1 million a year ago.

August 28, 2019

Mine tailings reprocessing competition offers $16,000 in prizes

The main goal of this challenge is to find out the process and/or technology to turn this waste into valuable raw materials.

August 27, 2019

Pentagon in talks with Australia on rare earths plant — official

The news comes as China threatens to curb exports to the United States.

August 27, 2019

New projects for battery material nickel need a price spur

Consultancy Roskill estimates most new greenfield nickel projects would need prices at $22,000 a tonne or above.

August 27, 2019

Lithium glut, EV subsidy cuts take toll on major producers

Prices for the battery metal have fallen by more than 40% over the past year, knocking top producers' profits and share price gains.

August 27, 2019

Are coal exports to India an opportunity or lost cause?

The country looks to be the petri dish of whether renewable energies such as solar and wind can genuinely replace fossil fuel generation.