January 14, 2025

MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained

The Chinese miner said the fire at the Dugald River zinc mine will not have any material impact on its production outlook.

January 14, 2025

Arafura Rare Earths gets $124 million boost from Australia

The investment is intended to assist the company develop the facility at the Nolans project site in Australia’s Northern Territory.

January 8, 2025

Fortescue partners with China Baowu to tackle steel industry decarbonization

Fortescue also aims to make all its iron ore products green by 2030.

January 7, 2025

Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery

Lithium prices have plunged since late 2022 on oversupply and slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand.

January 6, 2025

Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest

The company suspended operations at its flagship graphite mine in December.

January 4, 2025

Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?

A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios.

January 2, 2025

Rio Tinto says crew member missing from ship en route to Australia

A deck fitter on board of a bulk carrier travelling from China to Western Australia was reported missing last week

December 29, 2024

Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey

By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030.

December 29, 2024

Cassius Mining takes Ghana to court for $277m

The Australian miner said the claim, witness statements and independent expert reports have all been filed at the International Tribunal in London.

December 26, 2024

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill sets new low as lithium, nickel, cobalt price slump continues

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $510 compared to a peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.