BHP explores carbon capture with nickel mine waste
The miner plans to undertake field trials at its Mt Keith tailings dam in Western Australia this financial year.
Base Metals
New power, old power dynamics: the battle for land and lithium
We talk to political scientist Thea Riofrancos about the evolving power battle over land and...
Chinese curbs on magnesium threaten global automotive industry
Chinese curbs on magnesium production, a key component of aluminium alloys, threaten the production capability...
Copper prices hit two-month peak
Copper prices have hit a two-month peak, despite power shortages caused by the global energy...
BHP CEO open to “tougher jurisdictions” in hunt for resources
BHP’s CEO has said that the miner is open to entering tougher jurisdictions in its...
Aluminium price hits 13-year high
Aluminum prices have surged to a 13-year high on the back of the deepening power crisis.
Thiess secures mining services contract for Anthill Copper Project
The Anthill Copper Project is around 80km north-west of Mount Isa in Queensland, Australia.
Rio Tinto challenges independent report into Oyu Tolgoi cost woes
Rio Tinto has challenged the findings of an independent report into the $1.4bn cost overruns and delays at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia. The report by the Independent Consulting…
After almost 6% decline in 2020, global zinc production to grow by 5.2% in 2021
Zinc production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% to reach 13.9Mt in 2025.
Australian Government gives A$2bn boost to critical minerals
The Australian Government has announced that it will establish an A$2bn loan facility to support the critical mineral industry.
Global nickel output to grow by 6.8% in 2021, backed by Indonesia and the Philippines
Contributions from Indonesia, the Philippines and Brazil will help nickel production grow following Covid-19 related declines.
