Australia

Coal India Ltd is exploring partnership opportunities in rare earth mining across Australia, Russia, Argentina, Chile and several African nations, a senior executive of its coking coal–focused unit said, as India seeks to reduce dependency…

A recent report has warned that tightening metallurgical (met) coal supplies from Australia—the world’s largest exporter of high-quality coking coal—pose rising energy and cost risks for India’s steel sector. With Australian miners facing…

Victoria has given the green light to a new exploration tunnel at the Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, marking a major step forward in the Australian state’s drive to become a critical minerals hub. The approval by government regulators…

Australian mining giant Mineral Resources Ltd (MinRes) has announced plans to sell a 30% stake in its lithium joint venture to South Korea’s POSCO Holdings for $765 million, marking a major step in strengthening global supply chains for…

An Australian car company has collapsed owing millions of dollars, sending shockwaves through the country’s automotive industry and leaving customers, suppliers, and employees in uncertainty. Administrators were appointed…

As negotiations over the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia enter an advanced phase, Canberra has identified clean energy and critical minerals as priority sectors for deeper…

Copper, a critical metal for construction, electronics, and renewable energy, is increasingly vital in the global push for electrification and green technologies. With worldwide copper reserves estimated at approximately 1 billion metric…

Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, have developed an innovative method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and electronic waste, reframing these materials as valuable resources…

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are legally binding treaties between two or more countries aimed at liberalizing trade by reducing or eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers on goods. In many cases, FTAs also include provisions on…

In 2023, the global iron ore industry remains a titan of the mining sector, fueling the steel production that underpins modern infrastructure worldwide. The top 10 iron ore mines by production volume paint a vivid picture of dominance, with…