Anthony Barich

Australia's world-leading status in lithium production is at risk in the coming years, while tariffs could jeopardize demand for its iron ore,

Australia is set to strengthen its dominance over iron ore production in 2025, and potentially beyond, as emerging markets provide demand optimism, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights analysts.

Rio Tinto to control third-largest lithium reserves with $6.7B Arcadium takeover

Deal expected to close in mid 2025 Arcadium was merger of Livent, Allkem Rio Tinto Group will secure the world's third largest lithium reserves and resources globally by acquiring Arcadium Lithium, ac

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Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, took a 5.3% stake in US-based MP Materials just as rare earths prices started to bounce back from lows that had forced producers to clamp down on costs.

Australian critical minerals developer Cobalt Blue Holdings aims to help Rio Tinto deal with its biggest liability — mine closure — through a partnership with Regeneration Enterprises, in which Rio Tinto was a founding investor and partner.

NASA is looking to leverage remote operations expertise within Australia's mining equipment, technology and services sector to develop off-world manufacturing skills that will be needed to create a lunar economy, according to space experts.

Tom O'Leary, CEO of the Australian mineral sands producer, sees higher demand emerging from the European Commission's investigation of titanium dioxide imports from China.

BHP CEO steps up safety focus after 3 deaths from moving equipment in past year - S&P Global

A method that oil and gas drillers commonly use to evaluate deposits has the potential to help miners decide how best to spend exploration budgets,

Australia’s nickel miners, which are losing ground in the global production surge, want a federal government roadmap for the downstream battery sector as it faces risk from Indonesian supply.

Industry and government are working to ensure the environmental, social and governance credentials of Australia’s nickel and lithium products can compete globally amid oversupplied markets and high costs.

Second-quarter calls revealed lithium producers in Australia, the world’s top lithium mining jurisdiction, see more short-term pain and uncertainty on the horizon but remain confident in long-term fundamentals.

Efforts underway to formalize artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be key to global efforts to diversify battery supply chain material sourcing, given China owns about half of the country’s properties containing cobalt.

Efforts underway to formalize artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be key to global efforts to diversify battery supply chain material sourcing, given China owns about half of the country's properties containing cobalt.

Mineral Resources said it would sell its stake in lithium hopeful Azure Minerals, the target of a A$1.7 billion takeover bid by Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA and Hancock Prospecting.

Rare earths companies backed by billionaires who are reshaping the next generation of lithium mines Down Under topped the metals and mining IPOs for 2023.

A new source for Europe's battery supply chain is emerging with investment in Ireland's lithium potential increasing since 2020, but the Emerald Isle faces technical and skills challenges to reach its potential.

Miners in top iron ore producer Australia are still searching for solutions to decarbonize their fleets in time to meet international standards, but some have made progress by turning to green fuels to power their bulk carriers.