Mining

Iluka Resources boss Tom O'Leary has applauded the federal government's efforts to foster downstream processing in Australia, saying growth ambitions ‘should not be constrained by geopolitical tensions'.

BHP has laid out plans to bring together the copper assets it bought from OZ Minerals with its existing mines to boost Australia's share of the global market.

West Perth-based exploration company Anson Resources has expanded the project area of its flagship lithium development in Utah.

The federal budget mapped out a path to ‘green hydrogen superpower' status, championed critical minerals relationships and altered taxes on oil and gas. Here's how industry responded.

Newcrest Mining and Wyloo Metals-backed Greatland Gold are seeking environmental approval for their $529 million Havieron gold mine.

Mining giant Alcoa's Australian operations will be led by former OZ Minerals executive Matt Reed, who has acknowledged he will need to meet “evolving” stakeholder expectations in his new role.

South32's critical minerals project in Arizona has been added to a US legislative dashboard designed to fast-track approval processes.

Takeover target Mincor Resources could be delisted from the ASX if Wyloo Metals does not achieve the 90 per cent stake needed for a compulsory acquisition.

Lynas Rare Earths has avoided the need to shut down part of its Malaysian plant after securing a six-month extension for its operating licence.

Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm has spoken candidly about the miner's pledge to reduce emissions, saying in hindsight he regrets setting a target for as soon as 2025.

Base metals producer Galena Mining has resumed production at its Abra mine in the Gascoyne region after it was impacted by weather induced delays.

WA's year-long reign as the world's most attractive mining investment jurisdiction has come to an end, according to the results of the most recent Fraser Institute annual survey of mining companies.

The federal budget will fund a national authority to manage the job losses and opportunities in switching from coal-fired power to widespread renewable energy.

Vulcan Energy Resources is looking to raise $109 million via a placement to fund its integrated energy and lithium project strategy.

St Barbara has backed in its call to accept a $640 million offer from Genesis Minerals despite Silver Lake Resources claiming the target declined to engage on a competing proposal.

Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jakob Stausholm has indicated the Simandou project in Guinea might not be such a big threat to Western Australia's iron ore industry after all.

Takeover target Newcrest Mining has granted exclusivity for the due diligence period on Newmont Corporation's $32 billion offer until next week.

Western Australian jeweller Solid Gold Diamonds has debuted a $2 million piece containing one of just 12 deep pink diamonds unearthed from Rio Tinto's closed Argyle mine.

US lithium giant Albemarle has pushed the button on a major expansion at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant tipped to double its Australian output.

Multinational salt producer K+S Group has struck a native title agreement with Thalanyji traditional owners for its proposed $430 million salt project in the Exmouth Gulf.

ASX-listed lithium developer Liontown Resources has played down media speculation of a takeover proposal superior to Albemarle's failed bid for the company in March.

Pilbara Minerals recorded a drop in production and shipments for the quarter ahead of anticipated softening lithium prices in the coming months.

IGO has reported a bolstered net profit ahead of an expected non-cash impairment on the assets it acquired from Western Areas last year.

BHP iron ore chief Brandon Craig has succeeded Fiona Hick as president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

Woodside Energy has appointed Melbourne-based Liz Westcott as executive vice-president of Australian operations, replacing Fiona Hick, who joined Fortescue Metals.

A dispute over Mineral Resources' plans to build a 125-kilometre private haul road running through the Shire of Ashburton has been escalated to Western Australia's Supreme Court.

St Barbara boss Dan Lougher says the goldminer's Leonora operations had another disappointing quarter as Genesis Minerals gears up to acquire the operation.

Gold and copper player Newcrest Mining says it remains on track to meet its financial year production guidance despite a drop in output during the March quarter.

Northern Star has been forced to lift its cost guidance for the 2023 financial year following downtime for repairs at Kalgoorlie and Pogo during the March quarter.

Mining contractor Byrnecut Australia has recorded strong growth in revenue but a large fall in profit driven by higher expenses, two big impairments and bad and doubtful debts.

Mineral Resources closed the day as the ASX 200's biggest loser after revealing guidance cuts, weaker lithium battery chemicals sales and another delay to an expansion at Mt Marion.

A subsidiary of Mineral Commodities has been prevented from exercising voting rights amid a legal dispute over Skaland Graphite, a Norwegian company it acquired for $12.9 million.