Mining

US to Support Australia’s Critical Minerals Industry, PM Says

Australia and the US have reached an agreement to boost the processing of critical resources needed for clean energy, PM…

1 week ago

Blinken, Modi to Meet Pacific Leaders in Papua New Guinea

The US Secretary of State will fly to PNG on Monday to meet Pacific Island leaders in place of Joe…

2 weeks ago

Xi Invites Central Asia to Board China’s ‘Fast Train’ of Development

The show of solidarity from China's Central Asian neighbours contrasts sharply with the "negative" image of Beijing presented at the…

2 weeks ago

Australian Exports to China Shoot Back up to Record Highs

Exports of Australian iron ore and coal to China rose to A$19 billion ($12.7 billion) in March, 31% above 2022,…

4 weeks ago

Hyundai Vows to Stop Sale of Excavators Used in Amazon

Pledge by Korean firm follows a campaign by Greenpeace and indigenous leaders, who revealed that dozens of Hyundai excavators were…

4 weeks ago

Australia’s Central Bank in Shock Rate Hike, Warns More Possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia, which has drawn criticism in recent weeks, stunned markets on Tuesday by hiking its cash…

4 weeks ago

Australia Set for Big Budget Rebound, But Tax Cuts Cloud Outlook

A mining tax windfall has helped Australia nearly balance the books, but a huge test looms from 2024 tax cuts…

1 month ago

Indian Regulator Seeks 6 Months to Finish ‘Complex’ Adani Probe

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought six more months to complete a probe sought by the Supreme…

1 month ago

Lithium Prices Rise 10% After Five-Month Slump

Analysts say the move by Chile to nationalise its lithium sector, which could potentially curb long-term supply, may be negated…

1 month ago

Huawei Helps China Improve Mine Safety as Coal Output Grows

At a mine in northern Shaanxi province, new technology developed by Huawei is helping to improve China's dismal mine safety…

1 month ago

China Plans Satellite Network for Deep Space Exploration

A satellite will be launched next year to enable communication with a mission to explore the moon and more are…

1 month ago

China Looking to 3D Print Lunar Buildings Using Moon Soil

A robot tasked with making "lunar soil bricks" will also be launched during China's Chang'e 8 mission around 2028

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