August 14, 2024

Pilbara Minerals to acquire Latin Resources for $369 million

Latin Resources is focused on the Salinas lithium project in Brazil.

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.