May 6, 2019

Wesfarmers’ soft bid for Kidman spotlights lithium’s financing issues

Wesfarmers' bid for Australia's Kidman Resources undervalues the lithium miner, analysts said on Friday.

May 3, 2019

Australian battery materials plant eyes financing deal by end-June

Australian Mines aims to produce 53,300 tonnes of nickel sulphate and 8,500 of cobalt sulphate a year, making it a sizeable producer of the materials used in lithium batteries for…

May 3, 2019

Rio Tinto speeds up exploration at Winu copper find in Western Australia

Rio has so far drilled 24 holes at the site and will continue extensive drilling in months to come as part of its $250 million exploration program.

May 2, 2019

RANKED: Top 10 lowest cost gold mines on the globe

Barrick's South Arturo loses top spot, two other Barrick mines dropped from top 10 ranking.

May 2, 2019

Mining mogul battles anti-Muslim party for Australia fringe vote

The growing tide of support for populist, single-issue parties in Australia has already reshaped the political landscape, dragging both Labor and the coalition further to the right.

May 1, 2019

Wesfarmers bets on electric cars with $544m bid for Australian lithium miner Kidman

The offer of A$1.90 per share represents a premium of 47.3% to Kidman's last closing price.

May 1, 2019

World Bank, Germany, Rio and Anglo set up “climate smart” mining fund

The World Bank is targeting a total investment of $50 million, to be deployed over a 5-year timeframe.

May 1, 2019

Australia iron ore exports rebound in April, but not enough

Australian exports were about 69.1 million tonnes in April, up 20% from 57.5 million tonnes in March.

May 1, 2019

GFG to spend up to A$100m on Australian copper, iron ore developer

GFG is building up a South Australian franchise to its global steel and energy business.

May 1, 2019

Yancoal gets green light for massive expansion at Australian mine

This will allow the miner to increase Cameby Downs thermal coal mine's output from 2.8 million tonnes a year to 3.5 million.