Rare earths

Yangibana goes green

In recognition of the Yangibana rare earths project’s strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials, Hastings Technology Metals has established a green financing framework where green loans or bonds can be issued. Read More

Olivia ThomsonNovember 23, 2023, 8:39 amNovember 23, 2023

Copper, Lithium, News, Nickel, Rare earths, South32, Zinc

AusQuest and South32 continue partnership

AusQuest and South32 are to extend the strategic alliance agreement (SSA) between the companies for a further two years. Read More

Kelsie TibbenNovember 15, 2023, 10:24 amNovember 15, 2023

Lynas Rare Earths has released its December 2022 quarterly report, showcasing a 14.8 per cent rise in revenue.

Lynas Rare Earths, News, Project approval, Rare earths

EPA backs Mount Weld expansion

WA’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended that the Mount Weld rare earths project – life of mine proposal be environmentally approved. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodNovember 13, 2023, 8:20 amNovember 13, 2023

BHP, Funding, News, Rare earths

BHP’s Jansen bolstered by $4.9b investment

BHP has approved an investment of $US4.9 billion ($7.7 billion) for the second stage of its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodNovember 1, 2023, 8:26 amNovember 1, 2023

Lynas Rare Earths has announced a $500 million project to expand capacity at the Mt Weld mine and concentration plant in Western Australia.

Financial reports, Lynas Rare Earths, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths

Mixed quarter for Lynas

While market demand remained in line with expectations, Lynas Rare Earths recorded reduced sales revenue of $128.1 million for the September quarter. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 25, 2023, 7:58 amOctober 25, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, Lithium, News, Nickel, Rare earths, Recruitment

$6 million to fund WA battery mineral exploration

The Western Australian Government has announced the successful applicants for round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme’s (EIS) co-funded drilling program. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 8:42 amOctober 19, 2023

Community, Contract award, News, Rare earths

Hastings, Traditional Owners strengthen relationship

Hastings Technology Metals has completed a review of the Yangibana rare earths project agreement it shares with the Thiin-Mah Warriyangka Tharrkari Jiwarli (TMWTJ) Traditional Owners. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 17, 2023, 7:03 amOctober 17, 2023

Funding, News, Nickel, Rare earths, Uranium

Millions for DevEx

DevEx Resources has received commitments of $10 million via a placement to investors. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 16, 2023, 7:39 amOctober 16, 2023

Copper, Critical minerals, ESG targets, News, Rare earths

NT Resources Week kicks off

The Northern Territory’s Resource Week has begun in Darwin, attracting delegates from across the Australian and Southeast Asian mining sector. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 14, 2023, 8:49 amSeptember 14, 2023

News, Rare earths, Technology

Ionic delivers greener future

Ionic Rare Earths’ magnet recycling business, Ionic Technologies, has executed a landmark partnership agreement. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 13, 2023, 9:21 amSeptember 13, 2023

Leadership changes, News, Rare earths, Recruitment

Hastings appoints new CEO

Rare earths producer Hastings Technology Metals has appointed Paul Brown as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective from September 21. Read More

Olivia ThomsonSeptember 4, 2023, 9:32 amSeptember 4, 2023

Funding, News, Rare earths, Recruitment

$650 million for Mardie

BCI Minerals has received $650 million worth of project finance debt for its wholly owned Mardie salt and potash project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 28, 2023, 8:53 amAugust 28, 2023

Critical minerals, Financial reports, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths, Sustainability

Iluka delivers on sustainability

Iluka Resources has reported a revenue of $712 million in its 2023 half year report, a $243 million decrease from its 2022 half year revenue. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 24, 2023, 8:24 amAugust 24, 2023

Andromeda has announced it will consolidate some roles in the company to simplify the company’s structure.

Critical minerals, Leadership changes, Lithium, News, Rare earths, Recruitment

Energy Transition Minerals leadership changes

Energy Transition Minerals has appointed Sara Kelly as its new non-executive chair. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 15, 2023, 9:34 amAugust 15, 2023

News, Rare earths, Takeover bids

EQ Resources looks farther afield

One of Australia’s leading tungsten producers has acquired European tungsten producer Salora S.L.U from global investment manager Oaktree. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 14, 2023, 8:46 amAugust 14, 2023

Contract award, News, OEMS, Rare earths, Recruitment

Hastings and GRES strengthen partnership

Hastings Technology Metals has executed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with GR Engineering Services (GRES) for the delivery of the Yangibana project’s beneficiation plant and associated infrastructure. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 4, 2023, 9:06 amAugust 4, 2023

Contract award, Funding, Government announcements, Lynas Rare Earths, News, Project approval, Rare earths

Lynas and US DoD strengthen partnership

Lynas Rare Earths’ United States subsidiary has signed a follow-on contract with the US Department of Defence (DoD). Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 2, 2023, 8:55 amAugust 2, 2023

Alumina, Cobalt, Critical minerals, ESG targets, Funding, Government announcements, Lithium, News, Nickel, Project approval, Rare earths, Regulatory changes, Sustainability, Technology, Zinc

Australia’s critical minerals list poised for expansion

The Federal Government has begun consultation with industry experts and stakeholders to inform an update of Australia’s critical minerals list. Read More

Timothy BondJuly 28, 2023, 8:50 amJuly 28, 2023

News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths

Yangibana nears completion

Hastings Technology Metals has released its quarterly activities report, celebrating no recordable injuries for the period and almost-complete infrastructure at the Yangibana rare earths project. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodJuly 18, 2023, 8:27 amJuly 18, 2023

Alcoa, Contract award, Mining services, News, Rare earths, Recruitment, Technology

FYI Resources bolsters alumina plant with CTE

FYI Resources has appointed Control and Thermal Engineering (CTE) to execute engineering services for FYI’s small-scale high purity alumina production plant (HPA) (SSP) proposed for a site in Kwinana, WA. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJuly 17, 2023, 8:55 amJuly 17, 2023