February 21, 2025

Column: BHP, Rio Tinto talk up energy transition, bet on minimal Trump fallout

For both companies, the blame for the weaker earnings was squarely placed on iron ore, the key raw material for steel.

February 21, 2025

Yancoal earmarks $1.2 billion to fuel expansion plans

Australia's second-largest coal miner is seeking to acquire new assets, potentially beyond the home country and even outside the coal sector.

February 20, 2025

Pilbara Minerals sees lithium demand rallying on China mine restart

Lithium carbonate prices have fallen about 87% since peaking in 2022 and are down more than 22% compared with this time last year.

February 20, 2025

American Rare Earths reaches metallurgical milestone at Halleck Creek

Metallurgical tests show that 93.5% of non-rare earth material can be removed early, leaving only 6.5% of ore needing further refining.

February 20, 2025

IGO sinks to massive loss on lithium refinery

IGO’s half-year result included large write-downs amid ongoing uncertainty about the company’s Kwinana lithium refinery.

February 20, 2025

World’s biggest miners pinched by iron ore’s China problem

BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Vale all posted weaker profits this week.

February 20, 2025

Wyloo, Hastings form JV for Yangibana rare earths project

Wyloo will hold a 60% participating interest in the JV with Hastings, serving as the project manager and operator.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto to decide future of Tomago aluminum smelter by mid-year, CEO says

The miner reported its smallest full-year underlying earnings in five years on Wednesday.

February 19, 2025

Whitehaven Coal reports better-than-expected first-half profit

Underlying net profit after tax was A$328 million for the six months.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto recommends London shareholders vote against dual-listing review

Activist investor Palliser Capital and more than 100 other shareholders last year sought a resolution over a review of Rio Tinto's dual-listed model.