Myuna Colliery Workers Rally at Eraring Over Jobs
Hundreds of Myuna colliery workers protested outside Eraring Power Station, demanding a new coal supply contract to secure 300 mining jobs and thousands of indirect roles in the Hunter Region.
Category : Mining
Viridis Appoints Veteran Ross Forzatti to Lead Colossus Project
Viridis Mining and Minerals has appointed Ross Forzatti as chief operating officer to drive its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil toward a final investment decision in Q3 2026.
Drilling Hits Copper Signs at Chile's Llahuin Project
FMR Resources and Southern Hemisphere Mining's deep drilling at the Llahuin project in Chile has intersected visible copper and molybdenum minerals, indicating proximity to a large porphyry system.
BMG Lands $2.5M Placement for WA Gold Exploration
BMG Resources has secured a $2.5 million strategic placement to fund expanded drilling programs at its Abercromby and Bullabulling gold projects in Western Australia, with new CEO Ben Pollard appointed to drive growth.
Noronex Secures 51% of Namibian Uranium Play
Noronex Limited has secured 51% ownership of the Etango North uranium project in Namibia's prolific uranium belt, with plans to increase its stake to 80% by 2027 through further exploration and payments.
Centennial Rejects Origin's Eraring Coal Contract Extension
Centennial Coal has declined Origin Energy's offer to extend the Myuna Colliery coal supply contract for Eraring Power Station, putting 300 mining jobs at risk and impacting thousands in the Hunter Region.
True North Copper Appoints Mine Builder for Cloncurry
True North Copper has appointed experienced mine builder Matt Varvari as general manager to advance its Cloncurry copper project through pre-feasibility, focusing on disciplined execution and risk management.
Premier1 Readies Drilling at WA Gold Prospect
Premier1 Lithium is set to begin reverse circulation drilling at its Mt Kersey gold prospect in Western Australia's Yalgoo Gold Project, targeting a promising hydrothermal system with strong geochemical anomalies.
Origin's 12-Month Coal Deal: Hunter Jobs at Stake
Origin Energy offers Centennial a 12-month coal supply extension for Eraring Power Station, but concerns linger over 300 mining jobs and the broader Hunter economy as the energy transition looms.
Ora Banda Reveals New Gold Mining Corridor in WA
Ora Banda Mining has announced stunning high-grade drill results at its Round Dam prospect, revealing a new 7-kilometre mineralised corridor in Western Australia that could significantly boost its gold production.
IGO, Venus Boost Lithium Search in WA's Southwest
IGO Limited has launched a major field program at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes lithium project in Western Australia, aiming to collect 3500 samples and test key anomalies near the world-class Greenbushes operation.
Imdex Buys Datarock for $31M in Mining Tech Expansion
Perth-based mining data firm Imdex has acquired analytics company Datarock for $31 million, marking a strategic expansion in Australia's mining technology sector.
Dalaroo Metals Advances Greenland Critical Minerals Project
Dalaroo Metals confirms zircon-dominated heavy mineral system at its Blue Lagoon project in Greenland, de-risking the critical minerals play as Western nations seek alternatives to China.
Deep Yellow's Gillian Swaby Resigns After CEO Change
Long-serving Deep Yellow executive director Gillian Swaby has resigned amid leadership changes following John Borshoff's departure as CEO, with Chris Field now leading the uranium developer.
300 Mining Jobs in Jeopardy as Myuna-Origin Talks Stall
The future of 300 direct jobs at Myuna Colliery hangs in the balance as Centennial Coal and Origin Energy fail to agree on a new coal supply contract, threatening the Lake Macquarie community.
Chinese investors fined $14m for defying rare earths sale order
The Federal Court has imposed a $14 million fine on Chinese-linked entities for breaching an order to sell shares in rare earths developer Northern Minerals, in a landmark foreign investment case.
Horizon Minerals Banks $37.5M from Kalgoorlie Gold
Horizon Minerals reports strong quarterly cash flow from gold sales, ending with $37.5 million cash and advancing its Black Swan processing hub in Western Australia's goldfields.
Kaiser Reef's Henty Gold Boosts Cash to $43.1M
Kaiser Reef reports robust quarterly gold production from its Henty mine in Tasmania and Maldon operation in Victoria, driving cash reserves to $43.1 million and extending mine life beyond six years.
Venus Metals Uncovers New WA Gold Targets with CSIRO Tech
Venus Metals Corporation has identified new gold exploration targets at its Bellchambers project in Western Australia using advanced CSIRO hyperspectral technology.
Premier1 Locks Up Key WA Gold Land in Strategic Move
ASX-listed gold junior Premier1 has secured 100% ownership of a 266sq km gold package in WA's Yalgoo greenstone belt, positioning itself between mining giants Ramelius and Capricorn as gold prices surge.
PLS Evaluates Restart of Pilbara Lithium Plant as Winter Ends
Pilbara Minerals is assessing the restart of its Ngungaju processing facility at Pilgangoora, joining WA lithium miners in resuming production amid a market recovery.
Queensland Gold Hunt: Gold Fields and Great Southern Reload
Gold Fields Limited is set to resume drilling at Great Southern Mining's Edinburgh Park project in north Queensland after the wet season, focusing on the promising Mt Dillon prospect with large-scale gold potential.
Ora Banda Greenlights $63M for WA Gold Growth
Ora Banda Mining commits $63 million to boost processing, mining, and infrastructure at its Davyhurst gold project in Western Australia, targeting increased production capacity.
Golden Dragon Consolidates WA Goldfield into Cue Project
Golden Dragon Mining has consolidated 600 square kilometres of underexplored tenure in Western Australia's Murchison Goldfields into the Cue gold project, aiming for new discoveries.
Venus Metals Strategic Review Targets WA Mineral Assets
Venus Metals Corporation has launched a formal strategic review of its Western Australian mineral assets, engaging Sydney-based amicaa Advisors to explore options for maximizing shareholder value.
WA Lithium Stocks Fall on Supply Glut Fears
Shares in Western Australian lithium companies MinRes, Liontown, and IGO have tumbled sharply following announcements of plans to significantly boost production, raising concerns about a potential oversupply in the global market.
WA Town's Tremors Were Mining Blast, Not Earthquake
The Goldfields town of Leinster experienced ground tremors initially reported as a 2.6 magnitude earthquake, later identified as a mining blast from BHP's suspended operations.
WA Town's Earthquake Actually Mining Blast
The town of Leinster in Western Australia's Goldfields experienced tremors initially reported as a 2.6 magnitude earthquake, later identified as a mining blast from the nearby BHP site.
Genesis Minerals CEO Becomes Executive Chair, Pledges Governance
Genesis Minerals announces CEO Raleigh Finlayson's transition to executive chair, with the company committing to enhanced corporate governance and strategic oversight in the mining sector.
Pacgold Expands Qld Gold-Antimony System with High-Grade Hits
Pacgold Limited reports promising results from its St George project in North Queensland, revealing a potentially large mineralised system with high-grade antimony and gold intercepts.
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