Mt Ridley Mines signs US lab deal for WA critical minerals
Perth's Mt Ridley Mines will ship ore samples to a top US national lab for processing studies, advancing its role in allied critical mineral supply chains. Read the full story.
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Guinea iron ore project moves forward with Liberia rail
Billionaire-backed Ivanhoe Atlantic secures crucial rail access in Liberia, paving the way for its Guinea iron ore project. Construction is slated for early 2026. Read the latest.
KalGold extends gold strike beyond 1.1km in WA
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining's drilling at its Pinjin project has doubled the strike length of primary gold mineralisation to 1.1km, confirming a significant orogenic system. Read the latest on this exciting WA gold discovery.
NAIF defers $160m loan for struggling Thunderbird mine
The Northern Australia Investment Facility defers repayments on a $160m loan to the Kimberley Mineral Sands venture as Sheffield Resources shares hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Gateway Mining finds major gold system near Wiluna
Gateway Mining's drilling at its Yandal project near Wiluna has revealed a large-scale gold system at Mustang, with a 1.4km strike. Exploration to ramp up in 2025. Read the full story.
Iron ore and gold stabilise Australian resource exports at $385b
Australia's mining and energy exports hit $385 billion in 2024-25, buoyed by resilient iron ore and surging gold prices. Explore the $62 billion project pipeline and state-by-state breakdown.
WA miner fined $2.2m for unlawful operations
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
St George hits 139m rare earths record in Brazil
St George Mining delivers its thickest high-grade intercept yet at the Araxá project, hitting 139.45m at 4.05% TREO from surface. Discover the implications for this world-class resource.
Bonanza gold hits supercharge Ora Banda's WA mine
Ora Banda Mining strikes thick, high-grade gold extensions at its Sand King underground operation in WA, paving the way for major resource upgrades and extended production. Read the full story.
Taruga Strikes High-Grade Gold in New PNG Project
Taruga Minerals reports strong gold and copper assays from rock chips at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, validating historical data and setting the stage for 2026 drilling.
Estrella hits more high-grade manganese in Timor-Leste
Estrella Resources unveils new high-grade manganese results and completes limestone drilling in Timor-Leste, highlighting dual-project potential for scale and commerciality. Read the full update.
US Gallium and Indium Hunt Begins in Utah Drilling Blitz
American West Metals will launch a major drill program in Utah targeting critical gallium and indium, following high-grade discoveries. Read about the push for US mineral security.
Pacgold reboots SA gold mine for 2026 production
Pacgold Limited has secured final approvals to restart gold leaching at its White Dam project in South Australia, targeting first gold pours in 2026 to fund Queensland exploration.
Dynamic Metals fires up WA gold exploration with EIS grant
WA explorer Dynamic Metals locks in govt co-funding for diamond drilling at Cognac West, while new gold-in-soil anomalies emerge at Leinster and Lady Jane projects. Read the latest on their expanding pipeline.
Horizon Hits 5,848g/t Gold in WA Drilling
Horizon Minerals uncovers spectacular visible gold and high-grade intercepts up to 5,848g/t at its Burbanks project near Coolgardie, boosting its strategy to feed the Black Swan plant.
Norfolk Metals' Chile copper project advances
Norfolk Metals is progressing environmental permitting for its Carmen copper project in Chile, paving the way for a major 2026 drilling campaign. Key studies and infrastructure are nearing completion.
Banks Forecast Iron Ore Price Drop to $83/Tonne in 2026
Leading investment banks forecast a significant correction in iron ore prices to around US$83 per tonne by 2026, driven by rising global supply and slower demand growth from China's steel sector.
Bunbury Rail Line Reopening Ruled Out for Lithium Haul
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
True North Copper's Aquila Delivers Stellar QLD Drill Results
True North Copper reports standout copper, silver & cobalt hits at its Aquila prospect in QLD, extending the mineralised trend beyond 900m. The discovery fuels a 60% share price surge. Read the full story.
Macmahon Wins $792M Queensland Coal Contract
Mining services giant Macmahon Holdings secures a major $792 million contract extension at the Dawson metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, boosting its order book and workforce. Read the full story.
Ex-Wiluna boss vows to keep pressure on administrators
Former Wiluna Mining chair Milan Jerkovic pledges to continue his push for answers from FTI Consulting over the collapsed gold miner's administration. Key court developments and a major share sale unfold.
Monster Gold-Antimony System Found in Qld
Pacgold's soil survey reveals a massive 14km gold-antimony trend at its St George project, with rock chips showing spectacular grades. Drilling is planned for 2026.
Perseus holds fire on West African gold merger gazump
Perseus Mining has refused to increase its $2.1bn takeover offer for Predictive Discovery, calling a rival Robex Resources merger 'inferior'. Read the latest on the West African gold battle.
$519M Investment to Advance Pilbara's Rhodes Ridge Project
Rio Tinto and partners commit $519 million for a feasibility study at the massive Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, unlocking a potential major new supply hub. Read the latest on this critical mining development.
Venus Metals counters QGold's 'opportunistic' takeover bid
Venus Metals fights QGold's takeover, revealing a gold royalty & Rox stake worth over $46M. Board urges shareholders to take no action. Read the full story.
Chalice halves Toodyay mine cost, Mitsubishi role unclear
Chalice Mining's Gonneville project near Toodyay is now viable at $820m, but funding from partner Mitsubishi remains pending. A major step for Australia's critical minerals.
Analysts rate Rio Tinto's new iron ore plan as reassuring
Rio Tinto's new iron ore boss, Simon Trott, outlines a steady, value-focused strategy. Analysts see it as reassuring for investors, not a radical shift. Get the full analysis.
SA Releases New Land Plots for Mineral Exploration
The South Australian government has released 13 new land parcels for mineral exploration, boosting the state's mining sector and creating new job opportunities. Read the full details.
Peabody resists further mining cuts near Woronora Dam
Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.
BHP, Rio Tinto trial battery-electric haul trucks in Pilbara
BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trialling Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks at a Pilbara iron ore mine, a critical step towards their 2050 net-zero targets. Discover how this tech could transform mining.
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