Billionaire increases stake in Venus Metals
QCoal founder Chris Wallin quietly increases Venus Metals stake to 26.21% as the company's exposure to Youanmi gold project and royalty stream gains momentum. Discover the strategic moves.
Category : Mining
DevEx Jumps 48% on New Rio Tinto Boss Appointment
DevEx Resources shares surged 48% after appointing former Rio Tinto lithium chief Marnie Finlayson as MD. The Tim Goyder-chaired explorer's market cap hits $75M. Read more.
Pacgold drills QLD gold-antimony play
Pacgold Limited has commenced maiden drilling at its high-grade St George gold-antimony project in Far North Queensland, with first assay results expected before year-end.
$300m Revamp for Alan Bond's Kimberley Island
Cockatoo Island, once Alan Bond's luxury resort, gets a $300 million logistics base. The project promises to boost Kimberley's resources and defence sectors. Read more.
Former coal miner's urgent warning on energy transition
After decades in coal mines, Darryl Best advocates for renewable jobs in mining regions. As global markets shift, he warns political denial threatens communities more than energy transition.
Kalgoorlie Gold Squad Fights FIFO Drug Crimes
Kalgoorlie's century-old Gold Stealing Detection Unit tackles sophisticated FIFO worker drug operations and gold theft. Learn how police protect Australia's mining industry.
True North Copper's 7.9% Copper Hit in QLD
True North Copper has uncovered a high-grade 7m copper intercept at 7.9% in northwest Queensland. This major discovery at the Mount Oxide project signals a substantial new mineral system. Read more on this exciting development.
Proxy Advisors Split on MinRes Executive Bonuses
Institutional investors face divided recommendations from proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis over MinRes's controversial share bonus plan for executives Bundey and Ellison.
Erica Smyth, mining trailblazer, dies aged 73
The Australian resources industry mourns Dr Erica Smyth AC, a geologist who broke barriers for women and served on over 60 boards. A true game-changer.
Viridis wins US$100m Canadian finance for rare earths
Viridis Mining and Minerals secures US$100 million debt financing from Export Development Canada for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, marking another win for Western critical minerals supply.
85m gold hit boosts Dateline's California project
Dateline Resources uncorks impressive 85m gold intercept at Colosseum project, strengthening feasibility study while chasing rare earths discovery near Mountain Pass.
QLD rare earths breakthrough cuts impurities and costs
Red Metal Ltd achieves metallurgical breakthrough at Sybella rare earths project using ion exchange technology, reducing impurities and operating costs significantly.
Lion invests $500k in Critica's rare earths project
Critica Limited secures $8 million funding with Lion Selection Group's $500k investment to accelerate Jupiter rare earths project in WA, boosting Australia's critical minerals supply.
Augustus Minerals expands into mineral-rich PNG
Augustus Minerals applies for a major exploration licence in PNG's Vanapa River region, a hotspot for giant copper and gold deposits. Discover the potential of this new frontier.
Rio Tinto pauses $215m BioIron plant in WA
Rio Tinto halts its $215 million BioIron pilot plant in East Rockingham, shifting focus to Calix's Zesty technology for green steel production in Western Australia.
Albanese's WA Cabinet Meeting Boosts Mining & Defence
PM Anthony Albanese chairs cabinet meeting in Perth, focusing on WA's critical minerals and defence industries. Key investments and policy decisions announced.
Hunter Valley's Forgotten Mining Horses Honoured
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
Glencore FNPP Changes Lives Through Mining Careers
Discover how Glencore's First Nations Pathways Program creates life-changing opportunities for Indigenous Australians in mining. Graduates share success stories and program details for 2026 applications.
Thunderbird Mine incidents downplayed by operators
Kimberley Mineral Sands and Re:Group insist excavator incidents at Thunderbird mine were minor. No injuries reported as WorkSafe investigates. Read the full details.
Greens senator mocks mining concerns over environment laws
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young clashes with mining lobby over EPBC Act reforms. Industry demands clarity on 'unacceptable impact' definition. Read the latest from Canberra.
Horizon Minerals sells Lake Johnston for $35 million
Perth's Horizon Minerals sells its Lake Johnston nickel project for $35 million, accelerating its pivot to gold production and the refurbishment of the Black Swan plant. #Mining #WA
Pacgold expands Queensland gold footprint with new hits
Pacgold's Alice River gold project in Queensland reveals significant expansion with fresh gold discoveries at White Lion and a new 1.5km mineralised corridor at Jerry Dodds, positioning the company for major resource growth in 2024.
Mining Firm Loses Rates Battle Over Empty Office
Citigold Corporation loses legal fight with Townsville City Council over business rates after revealing it has no employees working from its city office.
SA's Green Metals Strategy to Position Australia as Leader
South Australia's ambitious green metals strategy could position Australia as a global leader in sustainable mining. Discover how the state plans to transform its resources sector.
MinRes CEO Chris Ellison in IP Slog Over Ore Rail System
Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison faces ongoing intellectual property dispute over iron ore rail system. Legal battle continues as company defends its technology.
Kula Gold finds forgotten 6.80g/t gold intercept in WA
Kula Gold's data review reveals historic 5m at 6.80g/t gold intercept near Southern Cross that was never followed up. Company adds North Yilgarn Star to priority exploration list.
Major Queensland Graphite Mine Gets Green Light
A major graphite mining project in North Queensland has received environmental approval, promising hundreds of jobs and positioning Australia in the global battery supply chain.
Reach Resources launches 5000m Murchison gold drill program
Reach Resources kicks off a major 5000m RC drill program at its South Murchison gold project, targeting resource upgrades and near-term production potential amid strong gold prices.
Rio Tinto mothballs $4.5bn Serbian lithium project
Rio Tinto shelves controversial $4.5 billion Jadar lithium mine in Serbia following public protests and permitting delays. Read about the cost-cutting move.
Sandfire's $2.6B Australian Copper Expansion
Sandfire Resources makes first Australian copper move since DeGrussa with $2.6B investment in MATSA mining complex. Discover how this shapes Australia's copper future.
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