August 20, 2019

BHP should stand pat on copper — opinion

BHP is set to be the world’s biggest copper producer this year after Freeport-McMoRan.

August 19, 2019

BHP pays record dividend, but flags global growth headwinds

BHP Group posted its largest annual profit in five years and record full-year dividends.

August 19, 2019

Australia’s Alita Resources takes price cut on shipment amid tough lithium market

Market conditions for lithium, a key ingredient in the battery industry, have worsened because of lower demand from Chinese customers.

August 19, 2019

BHP outperforming peers in terms of liquidity — report

In FY2018 the company posted a profit of $8.9 billion, 33% higher y-o-y.

August 19, 2019

PNG puts Barrick, Zijin on notice over Porgera gold mine negotiations

Government plans to take a larger share of the Porgera gold mine as part of lease-renewal talks.

August 15, 2019

Newcrest Mining posts 22% jump in annual profit

Australia's biggest listed gold miner posted an underlying profit of $561 million for the full year ended June 30.

August 15, 2019

Malaysia allows Lynas to continue operating rare earths plant for six months

Country has also imposed fresh conditions to the miner, including the need of a plan to move its cracking and leaching facility overseas within four years of the licence renewal.

August 14, 2019

Lead jumps again as Port Pirie smelter goes down again

It's turning out to be a torrid summer for the usually sedate lead market.

August 14, 2019

Glencore loses bid to stop Australian tax office using ‘Paradise Papers’

The ruling potentially opens the door for Glencore to receive a backdated tax bill.

August 14, 2019

Northern Star goes after Barrick Gold’s Super Pit

Rumours indicate that if Barrick doesn't find a suitable bidder, it would try to talk JV partner Newmont Goldcorp into a joint sale of the entire asset.