IGO has enhanced the potential of the Fraser Range nickel-copper joint venture with Boadicea Resources in Western Australia after uncovering a new target in the September quarter.
Rio Tinto cuts iron ore shipments target
Rio Tinto has reduced its guidance for iron ore shipments from Western Australia after contending with labour shortages and development delays during the September quarter.
BHP strengthens NT copper partnership with Encounter
BHP and Encounter Resources have increased the footprint of the Elliot copper project joint venture (JV) in the Northern Territory by 2700 kilometres as the two companies aim to meet growing demand for the base metal.
South32 snags Chilean copper stake
South32 has secured two binding agreements with Sumitomo to acquire a 45 per cent interest in the Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile for $US1.55 billion ($2.1 billion).
Poseidon explores battery materials refinery partnership
Poseidon Nickel has signed an agreement with Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) to investigate the possibility of processing its nickel at a battery materials refinery in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Kalium targets expansion following first production
Kalium Lakes has raised $50 million to increase the output of the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia from 90,000 to 120,000 tonnes per annum.
Mako Gold widens Napié potential
Mako Gold has returned its widest drill intercept to date from the Gogbala prospect, part of the Napié project in Côte d’Ivoire.
Newcrest approves next phase of Havieron development
Newcrest Mining has revealed the potential for significant profit margins in stage one of the pre-feasibility study (PFS) for the Havieron gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
The past, present and future of gold
Gold celebrated the 50th anniversary of its split from the US dollar in August. The Perth Mint explains why the precious metal remains indispensable today.
Copper goes green
The copper market has entered record territory this year as supply chains double down on its importance in the clean energy revolution. Nickolas Zakharia writes.