A major Barclays report suggests Rio Tinto should acquire Glencore to solve its looming copper supply deficit. This strategic move could reshape the global mining landscape. Read the full analysis.
Infini Resources increases its landholding in Canada's uranium-rich Athabasca Basin by 8,900 hectares, with exploration data suggesting continuity of key geological features. Assays from recent sampling are pending.
Strong copper prices are set to accelerate debt reduction for Sandfire Resources as it completes a major overhaul of its Motheo mine in Botswana. Read the full analysis.
Suspected copper theft has caused a major power outage in Newcastle suburbs, leaving over 1500 homes in the dark. Ausgrid crews work to restore power as a severe heatwave looms.
Siren Gold's first fieldwork at the historic Queen Charlotte project in New Zealand returns impressive gold and antimony results, confirming a robust mineralised system ahead of maiden drilling. Read more.
Three geologists defied sceptics to discover the Hemi gold deposit in WA's Pilbara, now a $5 billion mine. Read their incredible story of persistence and geological genius.
Venus Metals Corporation has identified a significant new gold exploration target beneath its Bellchambers deposit near Sandstone, WA, with potential for 45,000-60,000 ounces. Read about the company's advancing strategy.
Discover six easy, family-friendly bushwalks in and around the Illawarra, perfect for getting kids outdoors. Includes details on trails, wildlife, and safety tips for a memorable adventure.
A desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
Infini Resources boosts its Portland Creek uranium project in Canada by 30%, adding 77 sq km. The move follows promising drill results as uranium prices hold firm. Read more.
Infini Resources confirms a fertile uranium system with high-grade surface mineralisation at its Reitenbach Lake project near Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. Read about the discovery and its market implications.
ADX Energy readies a busy 2026 with Welchau-1 flow testing in February and three shallow gas wells planned. A pivotal period for the Perth junior's European ambitions.
A body has been discovered near a bogged 4WD in Bago Bluff National Park, believed to be a 48-year-old man reported missing from Brombin. Police investigations continue.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
Pacgold's maiden drilling at its St George project in north Queensland intersects thick, high-grade antimony zones just below surface, confirming extensions of mineralisation. More assays are pending.
Western Mines Group has intersected a huge 900m nickel sulphide zone in WA's Eastern Goldfields, revealing a globally significant system with up to 55% nickel. Read more.
A serious crash on the Pacific Highway near Urunga has caused major delays, injuring one woman. Police investigations continue, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time.
Two major NSW coal mine extensions have been referred for approval just days after the state's Net Zero Commission warned against them, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
Construction on the $4 billion Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone will begin early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read more about this major NSW project.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
NSW Police issue urgent plea to drivers after six fatalities in a week. Double demerits are now in force as holiday traffic surges. Read the tragic details and safety advice.
The Cairns diving community mourns the loss of underwater pioneer Ian 'Macca' McRae, who died while exploring a reef site. Tributes highlight his immense contribution to marine safety and exploration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.