August 14, 2024 Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&A The small and fragmented WA gold sector remains ripe for consolidation, even after several deals already so far this year.
August 13, 2024 Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has caused confusion, Ken Brinsden sees reasons for optimism.
August 13, 2024 CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also seek $13m in capital funding.
August 13, 2024 BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.
August 12, 2024 A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places Heatwaves during Australia's most recent summer set new extremes across the Pilbara region, roughly the size of Spain.
August 12, 2024 Iron ore miners face pay rise bid from Australian worker unions Unions representing tens of thousands of workers in Australia’s major iron ore hub are preparing to negotiate potential wage rises.
August 12, 2024 BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53m in Australian carbon credit fund The fund aims to raise $165m to invest in land reforestation projects.
August 12, 2024 Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.
August 12, 2024 Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.
August 11, 2024 Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.
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
