December 13, 2023 MinRes tightens grip on smaller rival Delta Lithium amid sector consolidation Chris Ellison-led MinRes has beefed up a 24.27% stake in Delta.
December 13, 2023 Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year.
December 13, 2023 Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote If the two groups fail to come to an agreement, workers will go on strike beginning on Dec. 19.
December 12, 2023 South Korea offers $29 billion in aid to battery makers amid metals war President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration wants to boost competitiveness of the nation’s battery industry, from mining to recycling.
December 12, 2023 Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country.
December 12, 2023 US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral.
December 12, 2023 Wealth Minerals lines up funds for Chile operations The company has already applied for operating permits and is about to unveil a direct extraction provider for what is envisaged as a $500-$600 million mine.
December 12, 2023 Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.
December 12, 2023 Boliden plans to restart Europe’s biggest zinc mine in second quarter of 2024 The company is planning to resume wage negotiations with around 650 employees at its Tara operation in Ireland.
December 12, 2023 Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. February 16, 2026 | 01:26 pm
