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Activist opposed to Rio Tinto lithium mine receives anonymous death threats

Serbian green campaigner who co-drafted declaration against lithium exploitation now fears for his safety

The Guardian - UK

Australia won’t have ‘green steel’ to itself. Africa is poised to become a global hub

Australia is at the forefront of efforts to turn steelmaking green.

The Conversation

Cost question remains after Qld deal with Rio Tinto

The Queensland government has struck a deal with mining giant Rio Tinto to keep a major aluminium smelter open but the question of cost remains.

AAP

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2 Dividend Stocks Yielding Almost 7% to Buy in August Before the Fed Cuts Rates

With the Fed expected to soon cut rates, dividend stocks might get their sheen back. Enbridge and Rio Tinto look like two dividend stocks worth buying for their nearly 7% yield.

Barchart

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Urgent reforms are being called for to allow Australia to become a world leader in the production and export of iron produced with renewable energy.

AAP

The WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich had his employer’s support—but that’s not always the case for employees on an overseas mission

When in Rome, it is not always appropriate to do as the Romans do.

Fortune

Thousands Protest In Serbian Capital Against Lithium Mine

Thousands hit the streets in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday to protest the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital source to power Europe's green energy transition.

International Business Times

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Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project

Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.

Al Jazeera

Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Residents of a tiny village in western Serbia don’t care if their government has agreed with the European Union to open a lithium mine in their sprawling valley: They say it is never going to happen

The Independent UK

Rio Tinto 'open' to nuclear energy, profit flatlines

Rio Tinto says it wants to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs but warns decarbonisation has "a long way to go".

AAP

Serbian Protests Against Lithium Excavation Deal With EU

Protests erupt in Serbia against lithium excavation project over environmental concerns and government distrust. Critics fear irreversible damage to fertil...

Top News

The first published results from Juukan Gorge show 47,000 years of Aboriginal heritage was destroyed in mining blast

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of deceased people, which is used with permission from the Traditional Owners.

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International Business Times

EU, Serbia Set To Ink 'Critical Raw Materials' Deal

The European Union and Serbia were set to sign a deal Friday over the supply of battery materials during a "critical raw materials summit", just days after Belgrade allowed work to resume at a disputed lithium mining project.

The Independent UK

German leader to visit Serbia seeking lithium for his country's car industry

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to visit Serbia later this week to discuss a tentative deal with the Balkan country for the controversial excavation of lithium, a critical substance in making batteries for electric vehicles

International Business Times

Serbia Greenlights Disputed Lithium Mining Project

Serbia's government on Tuesday said operations can restart at a disputed lithium mining project, days after a top court ruling overturned a 2022 cancellation of its permits.

AAP

Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb

The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent lower, dragged down partly by losses from BHP and Rio Tinto, but still notched its second-highest close ever.

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Barchart

This 'Boring' Copper Miner Is Outfoxing Its Competitors

Investors underestimating the rate at which Rio Tinto is evolving. Its $15 billion investment into the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia gives Rio the potential to catch up to BHP in terms of production – it could produce close to 900,000 tons by the end of the decade,…

Newcastle Herald

Tomago brings in new CEO to oversee aluminium smelter's green future

Tomago Aluminium is the state's largest power user.

LiveScience

Argyle mine: Earth's treasure trove of pink diamonds born during a supercontinent's break up

During 37 years of operations, the now-closed Argyle mine produced more than 865 million carats (191 tons) of rough diamonds and 90% of the world's pink diamonds.

Al Jazeera

Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence

The territory voted in 2019 to leave Papua New Guinea, but the country’s parliament is still to ratify the separation.

Barchart

Should You Buy This 'Strong Buy'-Rated Mining Stock with Over 6% Yield?

While Rio Tinto has a consensus rating of 'Strong Buy' from analysts and boasts of a dividend yield of over 6%, let's see if the mining giant is really a compelling buy at these prices.

AAP

Rio Tinto may face class action over sexual harassment

Lawyers are investigating if a class action can be launched on behalf of Rio Tinto workers subjected to sexual discrimination or harassment at Australian mines.

Al Jazeera

Ancient humans lived in East Timor 44,000 years ago, archaeologists find

Together with neighbouring Indonesia and Australia, the region is home to some of the oldest evidence of human life.

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