STEPHEN JOHNSON: Economists say China’s Simandou mine in Guinea could hit global iron ore prices
A new iron ore mine in west Africa could pose a bigger threat to Australian Government revenue than…
Mapping rare earth supplies and the challenges of turning these minerals into magnets
Unlike the name suggests, rare earths are not very rare at all. Many countries — including Australia —…
Breaking China’s iron grip on world’s supply of critical minerals
If there is any mystery over America’s historic agreement to partner with Australia this week on the supply…
‘Climate trigger’ formally ruled out of environment laws
A “climate trigger” that could be used to block coal and gas projects has been formally excluded from…
Critical minerals industry cheers deal that will ‘encourage greater investment’ as stock prices swing
Australia’s critical minerals industry has broadly welcomed the wideranging rare earths deal struck between the US and Australia,…
Donald rare earth mine given major project status by Australian government
The Australian government has granted major project status to Astron Corporation’s Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands project…
China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As…
‘No doubt’ Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump will discuss critical minerals: Chalmers
A critical minerals deal will “no doubt” be part of discussions between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump next…
Coronado Curragh fined for death of miner Clark Peadon
A Queensland mining union says an $80,000 fine handed to an international mining company this week is not…
NT government accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ to gas company’s alleged environmental breach
A decision not to prosecute a Beetaloo Basin oil and gas company for an alleged breach of environmental…
‘Scandalous’: top economist Jeremy Siegel warns U.S. sleepwalked into rare-earths crisis as China tightens its grip
China’s tightening grip over the minerals that power advanced technologies has moved from long-term strategic concern to immediate…
WA iron ore mining shows no signs of slowing despite price drop concerns
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP are continuing to expand their iron ore foot print in the Pilbara,…