Post-mine plan delivered for Hunter coal mines

Lithium heavyweights seek price stability Two of Australia’s biggest lithium producers, Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) and Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS), have reported positive FY25 results despite volatile lithium prices. EV sales growing by 26% and BESS sales growing 51% in CY24 compared to CY23, according to PLS. Despite this, the lithium market has seen a significant price drop as the industry faces challenges from oversupply. In presentations given at the Diggers & Dealers Forum earlier this week, representatives from both companies expressed their concern regarding price volatility and oversupply. PLS chief executive Dale Henderson says the lithium market is volatile, fast moving and...

Australia to fill Nigeria’s skills gap Last week, Murdoch University (MU) welcomed Nigeria Solid Minerals Minister Dr Henry Dele Alake ahead of a two-week technical training program. The program, a collaboration between MU and the Federal Government, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between both countries and is designed to address Nigeria’s resource sector technical skills gap. Delegates will engage directly with mining industry experts on trends in mining, investment opportunities and sustainability challenges as well as visit...

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ordered six Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) shareholders to sell down interests comprising about 18% of the company, citing national interest concerns. 

Lifeline WA and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) have entered a new four year partnership to support the hundreds of Western Australian volunteers who answer calls from people in crisis.