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Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Pilbara Minerals is digging in as lithium prices remain depressed, deferring dividends for shareholders after an 82 per cent slide in half-year net profit.

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IGO profit halves amid nickel slump, shine off lithium

IGO profit halves amid nickel slump, shine off lithium

Critical minerals company IGO is the latest to slash the value of Western Australian nickel mines after a price slump for the battery metal.

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.

Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone's carbon footprint

Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone's carbon footprint

Rio Tinto will bankroll hundreds of construction jobs and industrial production in Queensland with a renewable energy supply deal for a smelter and refineries.

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

Resources giant BHP says governments need to work harder to make sure Australia is in the race as global competition heats up for iron ore and battery minerals.

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Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.

Royalty rebates for nickel industry to ride out slump

Royalty rebates for nickel industry to ride out slump

Royalty rebates for nickel industry to ride out slump

Royalty rebates for nickel industry to ride out slump

Western Australia will provide immediate royalty rebates to help save the nickel sector as producers mothball loss-making mines and processing facilities.

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

"All options" are under consideration to save nickel industry jobs after major employer BHP warned mines, processing and refining could be mothballed.

Junior nickel explorers keep the faith for clean supply

Junior nickel explorers keep the faith for clean supply

Junior nickel explorers keep the faith for clean supply

Junior nickel explorers keep the faith for clean supply

Emerging battery mineral producers are putting on a brave face as nickel mines close and sector heavyweights warn of more cost cutting.

Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown

Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown

Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown

Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown

Mining and utilities are tipped as "bright spots" for construction and engineering jobs to offset broader economic pain as business investment stalls.

BHP clinches renewable energy supply for Olympic Dam

BHP clinches renewable energy supply for Olympic Dam

BHP clinches renewable energy supply for Olympic Dam

BHP clinches renewable energy supply for Olympic Dam

A wind farm and battery system will supply BHP's Olympic Dam mine with baseload renewable energy under a deal struck with French renewable energy leader Neoen.

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

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Miners demand share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

Australia has a treasure trove of critical ores but nickel and lithium producers want tax relief to get it out of the ground and into the world's electric cars.

Powering regions with 'clean, green Aussie-made steel'

Some $200 million to future-proof regional steelworks and keep workers employed in a low-carbon economy has been handed to NSW and South Australian furnaces.

Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator

An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.

Money for Aussie minerals on the conveyor belt

The rollout of a multi-billion investment fund to boost onshore manufacturing will aim to make Australia less reliant on Chinese supply chains.

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Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

China's massive shift in investment to meet and perhaps beat clean energy and emissions reduction targets could spur Australia towards cooperation not conflict.

BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap

In a world-first pilot project, technology will be used to turn greenhouse gas emissions into rock at an Australian nickel mine.

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

Australia's economic engine room is facing a moment of truth as rival mining nations go all out to win the clean energy minerals race, BHP warns.

Battery economy: From 'dig-and-ship' to 'mine-and-make'

Some $2 billion in capital and other sweeteners could turn Australia from the world's quarry into a "mine-and-make''nation driving the battery supply chain.

Mineral Resources 'well-placed' for significant growth

Mid-tier mining company Mineral Resources has warned a move into downstream processing of battery minerals is "likely uneconomic" without government assistance.

Lithium developer 'roughly on track' despite bushfires

An Aussie lithium developer in Canada's mineral-rich James Bay is determined to supply North American car makers, despite forest fires and a market slump.

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