MPs silent as Rio Tinto, Glencore weigh merger
Australian politicians remain quiet as Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss a potential merger that could reshape global mining, with implications for Hunter Valley coal assets.
Category : Mining
Noronex Readies First Uranium Drilling in Namibia Hotspot
Noronex Limited is set to commence its inaugural reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Etango North uranium project in Namibia, located near world-class deposits. The company has appointed a contractor and will test AI-assisted targets in this high
Dalaroo Fast-Tracks Greenland Rare Earths Exploration Blitz
Dalaroo Metals launches an aggressive 2026 exploration campaign at its Blue Lagoon project in Greenland following exceptional maiden results showing high-grade rare earths, zirconium, and niobium mineralisation across a 2.7km trend.
WA Nickel Drilling Campaign Kicks Off at Mulga Tank Project
Western Mines Group has commenced its 2026 field season with extensive drilling at the Mulga Tank nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE project in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields, targeting resource growth and high-grade sulphide zones.
Dateline Resources Secures $35M for Gold Project
Dateline Resources has raised $35 million to fast-track its Colosseum gold project in California, with soaring gold prices and strategic location boosting its development prospects.
Western Mines Launches 2026 Drilling at Mulga Tank Nickel Project
Western Mines Group has initiated its 2026 field season with extensive drilling at the Mulga Tank nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE project in WA's Eastern Goldfields, targeting resource growth and high-grade sulphide zones.
WA Faces $100M+ Mine Cleanup Crisis
Wingstar Investments faces a $9.1 million bond deadline for the Avalon nickel mine, potentially leaving taxpayers with a massive environmental cleanup bill exceeding $100 million.
Estrella Begins Bulk Mining in Timor-Leste
Estrella Resources has started bulk sample mining of up to 30,000 tonnes of high-grade manganese oxide ore at its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste, marking a significant milestone under the country's modern mining code.
South32 Shares Soar After Consistent Quarterly Report
South32's stable quarterly performance has pleased the market, with shares reaching their highest point since April 2023. Production guidance remains unchanged as the company transitions leadership.
Peninsula Energy Boosts Wyoming Uranium Amid US Nuclear Push
Peninsula Energy advances its Lance uranium project in Wyoming, leveraging new acidification processes and US policy support to ramp up domestic uranium production for nuclear energy.
Noronex Extends Copper-Silver Horizon in Namibia
Noronex Limited reports new copper-silver intercepts at its Powerline project in Namibia, extending mineralised zones along the D'Kar-NPF contact with South32 backing.
Tahmoor Coal Mine Up for Sale, Workers Await Future
The Tahmoor coal mine in NSW has officially entered an Expression of Interest sale process, offering hope to 500 workers stood down for nearly a year amid financial struggles and unpaid debts.
Gateway's Major Gold Find at Haflinger Near Wiluna
Gateway Mining announces a significant 52m gold intercept at its Haflinger prospect in WA's Yandal project, with mineralisation open to the south and drilling expanding.
Northern Star's $738m Cash Loss in FY2026 First Half
Northern Star Resources reveals a $738 million cash loss for the first half of FY2026, driven by operational failures at its Kalgoorlie processing hub, while rivals profit from gold's record prices.
Fortescue Sets Up Gabon Taskforce for Belinga Project
Fortescue Metals Group has established a presidential taskforce to accelerate the Belinga iron ore project in Gabon, while reporting record first-half shipments and maintaining full-year cost guidance.
St George Extends US Rare Earths Alliance, Eyes 40% Offtake
St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US-based REalloys, aiming to secure a 40% offtake deal for rare earths from its Brazilian Araxá project, amid growing US demand for non-China supply chains.
Wyloo's $200m Greatland Deal, Gold Soars
Andrew Forrest's Wyloo acquires Newmont's Greatland stake for $200 million, a $705 million discount, as gold prices surge past $7,000 an ounce, boosting Evolution and Westgold.
American West Metals Boosts Canadian Copper Resource
American West Metals has significantly upgraded the resource at its Storm copper project in Nunavut, Canada, increasing contained copper by over 20% and boosting silver ounces by 36% ahead of a pre-feasibility study.
Lynas Shares Rise on Higher Prices and Power Supply Fixes
Lynas Rare Earths reports improved product prices from government policies, offsetting power issues at its Kalgoorlie refinery. Shares rise 5% as production stabilises.
ASM Shares Double on $450M US Takeover Offer
Australian Strategic Materials' shares surged 115% after accepting a $450 million takeover from US uranium giant Energy Fuels, creating a major rare earths producer to challenge China's dominance.
Rio Tinto Hits Iron Ore Record, Bows to China on Pricing
Rio Tinto achieves a record quarterly iron ore shipment from the Pilbara while confirming a shift to a Chinese pricing index, potentially impacting billions in revenue amid soft demand signals.
Reach tightens grip on WA Murchison gold with new lease
Reach Resources expands its Murchison South gold project near Payne's Find, securing a second mining lease to consolidate its position on the Primrose Fault as gold prices surge. Key results expected soon.
Critica starts scoping study at WA Jupiter rare earths play
Critica Limited has launched a major scoping study for its Jupiter rare earths project in WA's Yalgoo region, marking a key step towards commercial development. Read about the project's scale and strategy.
Northern Star Resources revises cost guidance upwards
Northern Star Resources updates operating cost guidance after plant failures at its Kalgoorlie Super Pit. Shares rise despite the news. Read the full details.
Hot Chili hits 495m copper-gold in Chile drill results
Hot Chili reports wide, shallow copper-gold intercepts at its La Verde discovery in Chile, expanding a high-grade porphyry system near its flagship Costa Fuego project. Read the latest drilling results.
29Metals raises $150m for WA and QLD copper mines
Copper miner 29Metals launches a $150 million rights issue to fund development at its Golden Grove and other mines, capitalising on strong metal prices. Read the full details.
Decades-old explosives found under Kalgoorlie office
Construction workers in Kalgoorlie-Boulder discovered a hessian sack of 1950s explosives under a deck. Police bomb squad safely removed the historical find. Read the full story.
Mount Isa mourns passing of miner and legend Ian Brown
The Mount Isa community is grieving the loss of beloved miner and local legend Ian Brown, who passed away at 77. Remembered for his immense contribution to the city and its people.
St George drills huge rare earths hits in Brazil
St George Mining's Araxá project delivers exceptional drill results, confirming thick, high-grade rare earths and niobium from surface, poised for a major resource upgrade. Read the full story.
Gateway steps on gas in WA Wiluna gold chase
Gateway Mining accelerates exploration at its Yandal gold project near Wiluna, with fresh drilling confirming significant high-grade mineralisation along key shear structures. Read more on the emerging Eastern Goldfields play.
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