The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has weighed in on BHP’s plan to more than double its copper production in the state by 2030. BHP plans to upgrade its Olympic Dam copper smelter to a ‘stage-two smelter’, as well as expand its refining...
Despite many nations transitioning away from fossil fuels, in 2023, world coal consumption reached a staggering 164 exajoules (EJ) of energy, a record high for any year. For this graphic, Visual Capitalist’s Alan Kennedy has partnered...
The development of the hydrogen economy and the latent potential offtake for platinum group metals (PGMs) is a key underpin to the long-term view of future demand and the role PGMs will play in a changing world, Implats group...
As the world leans into electrification, it will need more lithium. A key ingredient in the batteries that power everything from electric vehicles to cell phones, demand is projected to accelerate over the next decade. To meet it, a new crop of startups are working on...
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced its financial results for the 2023–24 financial year, marking a significant year of growth and achievement for the company. Despite challenging market conditions, MinRes reported a revenue increase of 10 per cent to $5.2...
