July 31, 2018

BHP, Rio deals show lack of options beyond shareholder returns: Russell

BHP Billiton last week agreed to sell its U.S. shale oil and gas assets for $10.5 billion, while Rio Tinto appears on track to exit its troubled investment in the…

July 30, 2018

Union official at Chile’s Escondida mine predicts ‘overwhelming’ vote against BHP offer

Union members have until Wednesday to finish voting on the company's proposal.

July 30, 2018

Caterpillar says tariffs will wipe out up to $200M

Demand for mining as well as oil and gas equipment is so strong that the company said it was taking orders for delivery well into 2019.

July 29, 2018

Chile’s Escondida mine workers reject labor offer, to vote on strike

The vote began on Saturday and will continue through the middle of next week.

July 26, 2018

Western Australia lithium producer approves $382 million expansion

Batteries.

July 25, 2018

First significant Dysprosium producer outside of China to open plant on Friday

Australian explorer Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) is set to officially open their Pilot Plant on July 27 which marks a significant milestone in the Company’s goal of becoming the most…

July 25, 2018

Tianqi goes ahead with $382-million Greenbushes lithium mine expansion

The expansion, on top of a $238 million upgrade due for completion in April, will double the mine’s production to 1.95 million tonnes a year of lithium concentrate a year…

July 24, 2018

India’s Adani sees six-fold rise in coal mining volume despite challenges in Australia

Adani is looking to buy mines in countries such as Indonesia and is securing financing for its Carmichael mine in Australia amid challenges from environmental groups concerned about climate change…

July 24, 2018

Australian junior expands manganese property

Bryah Resources has one-year exploration option on Horseshoe South Manganese Mine, a large mine that produces about 1 million tonnes of manganese ore.

July 23, 2018

BHP to fight class action over Samarco dam failure

Law firm leading the action says it has more than 3,000 investors signed up to pursue the miner for losses.