MYSTERIOUS: Oz minerals | Mind Blowing Facts

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

An off-grid plan to transform one of the world's most energy-intensive industries is a casualty of BHP's decision to mothball its Australian nickel operations.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

BHP asserts green credentials despite backlash

BHP says its investment in critical minerals shows it is bringing about the clean energy transition but critics denounce the environmental impact of its mines.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

BHP reports strong copper production in first quarter

The Big Australian says it is on track to meet full-year production guidance across all assets and the integration of OZ Minerals' mines has gone well.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

BHP set for $9.6b OZ Minerals acquisition

OZ Minerals will grant BHP due diligence for four weeks on an exclusive basis following a revised $9.6 billion takeover offer.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

BHP adapts to 'megatrends', sorry for harm

BHP is looking for assets at the right price as the world demands more minerals to build a net-zero economy, but doesn't see a future in green steelmaking.

AAP · Nov 10, 2022

$1.7b 'clean nickel' mine planned for WA

OZ Minerals is going ahead with a $1.7 billion copper-nickel mine in Western Australia which it says will be one of the cleanest in the world.

AAP · Sep 23, 2022

About 50kg of nickel goes into each Tesla battery but the world isn't producing enough to keep up with demand

Nickel is a critical metal in batteries, and the world's miners are struggling to keep up with booming demand as consumers switch to renewables.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

OZ Minerals rejects $8.4b offer from BHP

Shares in OZ Minerals have soared by a third after the copper miner rejected an $8.4 billion takeover offer from BHP, indicating traders expect an improved bid.

AAP · Aug 8, 2022

Oz Minerals rejects BHP takeover bid, while ASX climbs after lacklustre session

Copper and nickel miner Oz Minerals rebuffs an $8.3 billion takeover bid from BHP, while the Australian share market gains on the first trading day of the week.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022