Miramar to sell Randalls project

ASX-listed Miramar Resources has agreed to sell its Randalls project, near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, to fellow-listed Future Battery Minerals (FBM) under a deal valued at up to A$800 000 in... 

Teck’s focus now on executing Anglo merger – CEO

Canadian miner Teck Resources has reaffirmed that its focus is squarely on the execution of its merger with Anglo American. Delivering the group's third-quarter results on Wednesday, CEO Jonathan... 

Augusta Gold shareholders approve acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti

Vancouver-based Augusta Gold has secured shareholder approval for its planned acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti. At a special meeting held on October 20, stockholders voted in favour of the... 

Cleveland-Cliffs exploring rare earth potential at US mine sites

US iron-ore and steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs is investigating the potential for rare-earth element (REE) mineralisation at two of its upstream mining sites, as part of a strategy to align with... 

Export Finance Australia backing for A$520m Donald project

TSX-listed Energy Fuels and ASX-listed Astron have received an endorsement for their A$520-million Donald rare earth and mineral sands project in Victoria, with Australia’s export credit agency,... 

BHP starts FY strong as copper and iron-ore output lift in tightening markets

Commodities giant BHP has made what CEO Mike Henry described as “a strong start to the year”, with solid operational performance and record output from key assets underpinning a constructive... 

US, Australia back gallium and rare earths projects in $2bn critical minerals pact

The US and Australia signed a landmark agreement on critical minerals and rare earths aimed at accelerating development of a secured supply chain for materials for defence and advanced... 

Iamgold consolidates Quebec gold district with Northern Superior acquisition

Toronto-listed Iamgold on Monday announced the $267.4-million acquisition of Northern Superior Resources, consolidating a major gold district in Quebec’s Chibougamau region into the 'Nelligan... 

Coal prices may have reached cyclical low, says Yancoal

Australian coal miner Yancoal believes the market may have reached, or even passed, the cyclical low in coal prices, as gradual supply reductions begin to offset subdued demand across key... 

Golden Triangle dispute deepens as Tudor proposes reroute, Seabridge pushes back

A land-use conflict in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle intensified this month as Tudor Gold put forward a formal proposal to reroute Seabridge Gold’s planned Mitchell-Treaty Tunnels (MTT) – and... 

African Gold boosts cash with Montage stake sale

Australian exploration company African Gold has sold its entire shareholding in Canada-listed Montage Gold, unlocking nearly A$15-million in proceeds to support an expanded exploration push at its... 

Uranium stalwart Borshoff to step down as Deep Yellow CEO

Veteran uranium executive John Borshoff will step down as MD and CEO of Deep Yellow, marking the end of a career that has spanned five decades in the global uranium industry. The ASX200-listed... 

Australia’s Larvotto receives takeover proposal from US antimony firm

Dallas-based critical minerals miner and processor United States Antimony Corporation (UAC) has announced a non-binding offer to acquire Australia’s Larvotto Resources, in a deal that could... 

Canada unfazed by US moves on critical minerals, calls it 'capitalism in action'

Canada’s Natural Resources Minister, Tim Hodgson, says the government is not alarmed by the US taking minority stakes in Canadian critical minerals companies, describing the moves as “capitalism in... 

European Lithium sells another $50m in CRML shares

ASX-listed European Lithium has further monetised its stake in Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corp (CRML), selling a block of shares worth $50-million in an off-market deal to a single US... 

NGEx sets date for spin-out of LunR Royalties

Copper and gold explorer NGEx Minerals has set October 23 as the effective date for the spin-out of its royalty interests in the Lunahuasi and Los Helados projects into a new company, LunR... 

Copper Mark seeks independent chair to steer shift to global mining standard

The Copper Mark has opened applications for an independent chair of its board of directors as it prepares to take on a broader mandate – managing the new Consolidated Mining Standard, a global... 

Alchemy strikes 'game-changing deal' with Newcam on Bryah iron-ore projects

ASX-listed Alchemy Resources has signed a binding option agreement with private miner Newcam Minerals that could see the experienced Western Australian iron-ore producer earn up to a 60% stake in... 

Paladin accepts A$100m after SPP draws seven times initial target

Uranium miner Paladin Energy said on Thursday that it would accept A$100-million from a heavily oversubscribed share purchase plan (SPP), after receiving applications worth more than A$138 million... 

Iron Road says developers must take long-term view

Exploration and development company Iron Road said on Thursday that investors and potential partners in large-scale magnetite developments would need to take a long-term view amid subdued global... 

Fenix posts record shipments, maintains FY26 guidance

Australian iron-ore producer Fenix Resources on Thursday reported record shipments and maintained its full-year 2026 guidance as its integrated pit-to-port operations continued to perform strongly... 

Taseko cuts annual copper guidance despite stronger third-quarter output

Canada’s Taseko Mines has lowered its full-year copper production guidance to between 100-million and 105-million pounds, from a previous forecast of 120-million to 130-million pounds, despite... 

Loncor agrees to C$261m takeover by China's Chengtun

Canadian gold explorer Loncor Gold has agreed to be acquired by China’s Chengtun Mining Group in an all-cash transaction valued at C$261-million. The transaction is not only a significant... 

Evolution’s Mungari expansion nears completion below budget

Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining’s Mungari operation, in Western Australia, is on the brink of completing its major plant expansion this month – ahead of schedule and 15% below the... 

McEwen to buy Canadian Gold in all-share deal

NYSE- and TSX-listed McEwen announced on Tuesday it would acquire all outstanding shares of TSX-V-listed Canadian Gold, the owner of the past-producing Tartan Lake gold mine, in Manitoba. The... 

Forrestania launches scrip takeover bid for Kula Gold

ASX-listed Kula Gold has received a conditional scrip takeover bid from fellow Western Australian explorer Forrestania Resources, offering one Forrestania share for every 5.6 Kula Gold shares. The... 

IGO board smaller as Spence, Yang resign under renewal plan

Battery minerals miner IGO on Tuesday announced that directors Keith Spence and Xiaoping Yang would resign from the board later this year as part of its ongoing board renewal and succession... 

Rio Tinto needs strong finish in iron-ore, ups bauxite guidance

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it would need a strong final quarter to meet its full-year iron-ore shipment guidance after third-quarter output showed only a modest recovery... 

IsoEnergy makes $75m bid for Australian uranium developer Toro

North America-based IsoEnergy on Monday announced a A$75-million bid for Australian company Toro Energy in a deal that would add the Wiluna uranium project, in Western Australia, to its growing... 

Silver Storm partners with Samsung to reopen Mexico silver mine

TSX-V-listed Silver Storm Mining has partnered with subsidiaries of technology giant Samsung for offtake prepayment financing to restart the past-producing La Parrilla silver mine, in Durango,... 

St George's raises cash for Brazil project, Rinehart's Hancock invests more

Rare earths developer St George Mining on Monday announced a A$72.5-million equity raise, including a strategic investment by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting, to advance the Araxá rare earth... 

Rio Tinto takes earn-in option on Legacy's Thomson copper project

ASX-listed Legacy Minerals Holdings on Monday announced an option and farm-in agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, giving the major the right to earn... 

European Lithium raises $50m from sale of Critical Metals shares

ASX-listed European Lithium has realised a further $50-million (A$76-million) through the sale of 3.85-million shares in Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals (CRML) to a single US institutional investor.... 

Queensland scraps coal plant closure plan, sets out new energy roadmap

Queensland has officially scrapped the former administration’s plan to close the state’s coal-fired power stations by 2035, unveiling on Friday a new Energy Roadmap that it says prioritises... 

Toubani secures A$395m funding to build next West African gold producer

ASX-listed Toubani Resources on Friday announced what it described as a "company-defining" A$395-million funding package to fully finance the construction of its flagship Kobada gold project in... 

MinRes makes board changes with two new appointments, one exit

Australian mining and mining services company Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced the appointment of Susan Ferrier and Colin Moorhead as independent non-executive directors, in line with a... 

Perenti begins search for new CEO as Norwell prepares to step down in 2026

Mining services group Perenti Limited has kicked off a succession process to appoint a new MD and CEO, with current chief Mark Norwell set to step down in 2026. The board has launched an internal... 

GBM raises A$40m to accelerate Drummond Basin growth

Gold explorer GBM Resources has raised A$39.85-million through an institutional placement to accelerate exploration and development across its Drummond Basin gold portfolio in Queensland. The... 

Develop doubles free cashflow in updated Sulphur Springs study

ASX-listed Develop Global has delivered a value uplift for its Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, in Western Australia, with an updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) showing free cashflow... 

Teck revises copper output outlook, Anglo says merger rationale intact

Canadian miner Teck Resources on Wednesday lowered its copper production outlook for its Quebrada Blanca (QB) and Highland Valley Copper operations following a comprehensive operational review,...