March 2, 2025

Rio Tinto resumes operations at Western Australia’s Dampier port after five weeks

Rio warned in late January that its first-quarter shipments could be affected due to disruptions in rail operations.

March 2, 2025

PDAC: Canada, Australia risk falling behind in investment race, BHP boss says

Countries such as the US, Argentina and Saudi Arabia are making “sizeable” efforts to reform their mining sector and attract capital, Mike Henry said.

March 2, 2025

Exploration activity shows recovery in 2025 as gold leads the way: S&P

The month of January saw a rebound in drilling metrics after a slow end to 2024, with increases across the board.

February 27, 2025

India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia

The move comes as India is taking efforts to reduce its reliance on imports of minerals such as lithium.

February 27, 2025

Workers seek collective bargaining at Rio Tinto Pilbara mine

Workers are voting on making an agreement that would guarantee annual pay increases as living costs rise.

February 26, 2025

Rio Tinto completes first biofuel trial in Australia

Rio Tinto is actively exploring the potential of biofuels as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve its Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets.

February 26, 2025

Sibanye walks away from Rhyolite Ridge lithium project on weak prices

The decision follows a review of new studies showing the project didn't meet Sibanye's investment criteria.

February 25, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths’ profit plunges, misses consensus on high costs, weak prices

Market conditions for rare earths have been challenging over the past couple of years due to weak China demand.

February 25, 2025

Rio Tinto selects JordProxa for process plant at Rincon lithium project

Based in Australia, JordProxa is a global leader in the design of custom-engineered solutions and modular processing plants to produce battery chemicals.

February 25, 2025

Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs

A wave of cost cutting and potential consolidation looms for lithium and nickel miners in the year ahead.