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.
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.
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.
Dateline Resources advances its Colosseum gold project feasibility study, boosted by record bullion prices and strong metallurgical results. The redevelopment plan gains confidence from historical data.
Ora Banda Mining delivers thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Waihi project, expanding the mineralisation envelope and reinforcing its potential as a third underground mine in WA's Goldfields.
A Townsville man faces charges after police discovered stolen copper during a bogged vehicle rescue. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat metal theft.
Kalamazoo Resources begins a prefeasibility study at its Mt Olympus gold deposit in the Pilbara, aiming to capitalise on high gold prices. Drilling is underway to expand the resource.
Norfolk Metals confirms rich copper sulphide at its Carmen project in Chile, backed by a $2.1 million placement. The news comes as copper prices hit record highs above US$6.15 a pound. Read more on the developing story.
Auric Mining is preparing its second toll treatment campaign at the Munda gold mine near Widgiemooltha, with 67,000 tonnes stockpiled and sales expected in late February. Read more.
Taruga Minerals reports high-grade gold assays up to 23.2g/t at its East Normanby project in Papua New Guinea, confirming a promising epithermal system. Read about the exploration plans.
Augustus Minerals secures heritage clearance for its Music Well gold project near Leonora, paving the way for a maiden 1000m RC drilling program. The project lies in WA's prolific gold belt.
Two men have faced Townsville court, accused of attempting to steal copper wire in the aftermath of Cyclone Kirrily. Police allege they targeted a critical power infrastructure site.
Zenith Minerals unveils strong drill results at its Dulcie gold project, confirming a district-scale system and paving the way for a maiden resource next month. Read the latest.
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.
Dateline Resources reports impressive, wide gold intercepts beyond the known resource at its Colosseum project in California, signalling major expansion potential. Read the latest drilling results.
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.
A 109-year-old message in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on an Esperance beach has reunited families. They now seek a national museum to preserve this poignant piece of Australian history.
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.
St George Mining uncovers high-grade niobium zone at Araxá, Brazil, with thick intercepts from surface, signalling a major resource upgrade. Read the latest on this world-class discovery.
Kaiser Reef reports a stellar quarter with gold production boosting cash reserves to $43.1 million. The Henty mine in Tasmania and Maldon project in Victoria drive strong cash flow and expansion plans.
Leading gold miners including Newmont, Greatland Gold, and Capricorn Metals see share prices fall sharply. Discover the market forces and analyst insights behind the plunge.
Pacgold Limited has commenced cyanide irrigation at its White Dam heap leach gold project in South Australia, targeting early production and cash flow to fund wider exploration. Read more.
A Christmas bushfire slashes production at Newmont's Boddington mine, while Bellevue Gold faces another explosive misfire. Get the latest on the impacts to Australia's gold sector.
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.
Regis Resources' cash and gold reserves soar towards $1bn after gold's best annual performance since 1979. Discover how WA miners are capitalising on the boom.
The body of a missing three-year-old boy has been discovered in a car in Bundaberg, Queensland. Police confirm the death is not suspicious. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
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.
CSIRO entomologist Keith Bayless hunts a rare fly, Clisa australis, from NSW caves to Canberra's bushland. Its rediscovery could unlock secrets to protect Australia's vital crops from pest species. Read the full story.
Encounter Resources has uncovered a massive rare earths deposit in WA's remote West Arunta. The find promises to boost Australia's critical minerals supply. Read more on the breakthrough.
Western Australian gold miners and a lithium revival led the ASX in 2025, with some stocks tripling in value. Discover the top performers and what drove the market.