September 22, 2019 Cobalt price boost as electric vehicle loadings surge New study shows despite ongoing thrifting efforts, cobalt use per electric vehicle sold around the world this year is up 45%.
September 20, 2019 Gold exploration trends: drilling up, optimism returns The amount of reported drillholes surged by a staggering 139% in Australia.
September 19, 2019 US, Australia to unveil plan to improve rare earth supply The plan addresses growing concern China could cut off shipments of the prized commodities.
September 19, 2019 Iron ore price plunges, “panic” selling of coking coal “What has happened has definitely irked policymakers in China. That puts a lot of pressure on coal imports for the end of the year.”
September 19, 2019 One battery material sector is cheering for lower prices Lower prices of vanadium, a metal mainly known for strengthening steel, are key in the drive to increase its use in the booming battery sector.
September 19, 2019 Kepco Bylong’s coal mine in Australia denied development consent An independent commission found that the mine would have had long-lasting environmental, agricultural and heritage impacts.
September 19, 2019 SolGold’s projects safe after Ecuador courts rejects mining referendum The Constitutional Court's verdict is considered a victory for companies seeking to exploit some of the world’s largest untapped copper reserves.
September 18, 2019 White-collar miners: how technology is changing one of the most dangerous professions The numbers produced by research in other countries vary, but are significant.
September 17, 2019 Australian lithium recovery seen by mid-2020 as EV production revs up Strong demand from the EV sector alongside supply cuts should help Australian lithium miners recover towards the middle of next year, earlier than expected.
September 13, 2019 MAPPED: Top 20 biggest gold mines Barrick Gold has ownership in seven of the 20 largest gold mines on the globe based on annual output.
South32 posts nearly 17% jump in quarterly manganese output The world's biggest manganese producer produced 1.3 million wet metric tons of the steel additive for the December quarter. January 21, 2026 | 02:06 pm
