August 12, 2019 Northern Minerals signs rare earths supply deal with Thyssenkrupp Thyssenkrupp has agreed to purchase the entirety of the heavy rare earth carbonate from the Browns Range project.
August 9, 2019 Mothballed Dartbrook coal mine in NSW can restart operations The mine was placed on care and maintenance in late 2006 because of operational difficulties and lower coal prices.
August 9, 2019 China Molybdenum seeks opportunities to beef up battery metals business Cobalt, copper, nickel and lithium are expected to see increasing demand from the EV trade in the years ahead.
August 8, 2019 Danakali secures financing for power plant at vast potash project in Eritrea The Colluli potash mine has been deemed “a game changer” for Eritrea’s economy.
August 7, 2019 Lithium and cobalt prices to remain under pressure as supply overtakes demand – report But Fitch analysts remain positive on both lithium and cobalt and expect prices to recover, as EV demand for both metals catches up to supply.
August 7, 2019 Trump’s quest to quit China’s rare earths hits Australia The remote Outback region of northern Australia would seem an unlikely outpost in the simmering global trade war, but the mining hot spot may help solve a critical issue for…
August 7, 2019 Lucapa finds Mothae mine’s “best” diamond yet The diamond received a D color rating, meaning it’s colourless and extremely rare.
August 6, 2019 Galaxy Resources flags impairment charge on review of flagship lithium project The lithium miner attributed the charge to the Mt Cattlin mine project's development costs related to its acquisition of General Mining Ltd.
August 6, 2019 Spodumene supply surge sinks lithium prices Australian producers hit as 33% year-to-date spodumene price decline accelerates with little prospect of short term relief.
August 6, 2019 The rocky road to achieving fully autonomous mines A new Clareo report argues that systems of the major OEMs are a barrier to implementation, and unless something changes, achieving a fully autonomous mine will remain a distant vision.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
