October 16, 2015 Miners need to invest $150bn to avoid looming supply shortages According to research house Wood Mackenzie, the need for investment is becoming desperate in zinc and lead and will be a major issue in the copper sector in the next…
October 15, 2015 Australia says ‘yes’ to Carmichael coal mine by Great Barrier Reef The country's government has given its final, yet conditional, approval for one of the world's biggest coal mines.
October 15, 2015 Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine to miss deadline for first shipment The transition to production comes at a challenging time for the company, as prices for iron ore have fallen 70% since mine construction began in 2011.
October 15, 2015 Australia’s Ranger uranium mine extension rejected The traditional owners’ opposition could mean that Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, has to write down the value of its assets.
October 14, 2015 Lynas cashflow positive in weak market Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corporation has managed to log positive free cashflow for the third straight quarter, despite difficult market conditions in which prices dropped to historic lows.
October 14, 2015 Aussie billionaire Rinehart wins court battle with Rio Tinto The mining giant will have to pay her more than $200 million in royalties and court fees.
October 12, 2015 Mick Davis first investment a $3bn contrarian gamble Mick Davis' X2 Resources has emerged as the last remaining bidder for Rio Tinto’s coal assets in Australia’s Hunter Valley.
October 12, 2015 Another two copper mines added to Glencore fire sale Glencore's Cobar in New South Wales and Chile operation Lomas Bayas could fetch anything between $500m and $1 billion.
October 9, 2015 Rio exploration deal a big boost for Antipa Minerals Antipa Minerals has been one of first juniors to benefit from Rio Tinto’s push to find the mines of the future by expanding its pipeline of greenfield exploration projects.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
