June 27, 2018

Tantalum miner threatens expansion at Australia’s biggest lithium mine

Trial dates have been set to determine whether expansion at the Greenbushes mine, in which Tianqi Lithium holds a stake, would impact its mineral rights.

June 27, 2018

OZ Minerals to complete Brazil-focused Avanco takeover

OZ Minerals has announced that it has a relevant interest in Avanco of more than 90%, which means the company will now “compulsorily acquire” all of the remaining shares and…

June 26, 2018

Australia’s Fortescue Metals appeals to regulator on Rinehart-Atlas Iron bid

NCZ Investments Pty, a Fortescue unit, seeks interim orders to restrain Gina Rinehart controlled-Redstone Corp Pty from dispatching its bidder's statement.

June 26, 2018

Hawkstone Mining’s lithium buy back on

Company decided to revise the terms of its planned 100% takeover of USA Lithium, which owns two projects in the US.

June 25, 2018

Queensland Government announces ongoing funding for Energy Mines and Money

The 2nd Energy Mines and Money will take place on 11-13 June 2019 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

June 25, 2018

Tantalum miner threatens expansion at Australia’s biggest lithium mine

Talison aims to double production at Greenbushes by mid-2019, racing to secure more lithium to feed an expected boom in demand for EV batteries.

June 25, 2018

Artemis, Novo to plough $5.4m into Pilbara gold exploration

Initially the exploration program will focus on bulk sampling, diamond drilling and costeaning activities, primarily at the emerging Purdy’s Reward exploration lease.

June 25, 2018

Lithium demand from battery makers to almost double by 2027

Strong demand growth will be largely focused on high-grade lithium, according to research firm Roskill.

June 24, 2018

Class action to be launched over casuals in Australia’s coal mining

BHP says it has not received any formal communication regarding the legal actions.

June 22, 2018

Resurgent coal exporters should be wary of blinkered optimism: Russell

Coal miners supplying Asia's rapidly growing economies have plenty to be optimistic about as prices and demand appear robust, but they should be wary.