December 5, 2024 Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.
December 5, 2024 Australia grants further $257m for Iluka’s rare earths refinery amid cost blowout Iluka had first committed to building what will be Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery in 2022.
December 5, 2024 BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.
December 5, 2024 Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.
December 4, 2024 Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output Across operations, it is projecting 3% compound annual growth from 2024 onward.
December 4, 2024 Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon project It would produce 53,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually over a 40-year mine life, with plans to expand to 60,000 tpy.
December 3, 2024 Rio Tinto holds tender with legacy inventory from Argyle and Diavik mines Bids came in from 12 regions across Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Singapore and North America, Rio said.
December 3, 2024 Rio Tinto sells copper mine stake to Sumitomo for $399 million Sumitomo is slated to acquire a 30% equity share of the Winu project in Australia.
December 3, 2024 Fortescue awarded A$10 million to support development of 6MW truck chargers According to the company, the new chargers are capable of charging 240-tonne battery electric trucks in just under 30 minutes.
December 3, 2024 Northern Star seals global gold major status with Hemi buy Northern Star portfolio will benefit from adding Hemi, one of the world's premier undeveloped gold projects.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
