May 21, 2025

Rio Tinto seeks to almost double bauxite output from Queensland mine

The world’s second-biggest miner is seeking to develop a new project called Kangwinan.

May 21, 2025

Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA

The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA.

May 21, 2025

Nyrstar seeks government funding for antimony production

The company could potentially produce the critical mineral at its South Australian processing plant.

May 21, 2025

Rio Tinto defends Pilbara after Forrest voices ‘wasteland’ fears

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned that China's shift from coal-powered furnaces could threaten Australia's iron ore sector.

May 19, 2025

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill ticks up as cobalt, nickel prices strengthen

The $1.73 billion worth of nickel contained in EVs sold this year for the first time exceeds battery lithium amounts, despite faster global adoption of nickel-free power packs.

May 19, 2025

Mineral Resources names Malcolm Bundey as next chair

Appointment comes amid a major governance shake-up, as the company tries to rebuild its reputation following scandals tied to its founder Chris Ellison.

May 17, 2025

Gold price could exceed $4,800 by 2030: Incrementum AG

Based on a severe “tail-risk” scenario of a rare but extreme event, Liechtenstein-based gold fund Incrementum AG outlined in its new report.

May 16, 2025

Lynas becomes first producer of heavy rare earths outside China

Lynas recently commissioned a new heavy rare earths separation circuit at the Malaysia plant, with first production of dysprosium targeted in May, followed by terbium in June.

May 15, 2025

China’s Shenghe Resources to buy Australia’s Peak Rare Earths for $97M

Peak Rare Earths is currently developing the Ngualla project in Tanzania.

May 14, 2025

Lake Resources boosts Kachi lithium resource amid sale talks

Kachi lithium resource increase comes as sale talks heat up amid shifting market dynamics and rising M&A activity in Argentina.