Lithium will continue to play a key role in the future of battery technology and in the broader energy transition, despite significant market uncertainties, according to Australian miner IGO MD Ivan Vella. Speaking at the Diggers and Dealers conference in Kalgoorlie...
Gold fell as much as 1.2% in early Asian trading, dragged lower by weakness in global stocks, which offset concerns over heightened tensions in the Middle East. Spot bullion — which rallied close to a record last week — dropped toward $2 425 an ounce as Asian shares...
Mining services giant Thiess has expanded into digital and asset services, acquiring significant stakes in two Australian businesses: LAAMP and Mechatronix. LAAMP and Mechatronix had been working with Thiess for many years to manage and grow two of the...
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has elected Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as its next secretary general, as pressure mounts for a pause on efforts to mine the sea floor for minerals for use in the energy transition. Carvalho replaces two-term incumbent Michael...
Ahead of her upcoming keynote presentation at the International Future Mining Conference 2024, ICMM co-chief operating officer and director of social performance Danielle Martin discusses the importance of redefining ‘responsible mining’ to ensure mining’s future...
Arcadium Lithium has acquired the lithium metal business of Li-Metals, a company focused on developing and commercialising lithium metal production technologies to address supply chain challenges. The acquisition is valued at $US11 million ($16.9 million) and includes...
