Rio Tinto, Glencore Back in Merger Negotiations
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger that could create the world's largest mining company. Get the latest details.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger that could create the world's largest mining company. Get the latest details.
Lindian Resources gears up for production at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, with key infrastructure advancing and a major offtake deal secured. Discover how this high-grade deposit fits into the global supply chain shift.
Titanium Sands moves closer to developing its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project, lodging a mining licence application. The project boasts a 318Mt resource and could generate nearly $2bn in stage one revenue.
Two Australian media giants, Southern Cross Media and Seven West Media, have officially merged in a $385 million deal. The combined entity will trade as SXL on the ASX.
Western Australia's top lithium stocks surged $2.8 billion in value on Tuesday, driven by a sharp price recovery and strong demand for battery metals. Discover the key players and market forces.
Viridis Mining wins $US50m support from Export Finance Australia for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, marking a key step in Western supply chain security. Read the full story.
St George Mining's latest drilling at its Araxá project in Brazil has returned exceptional rare earth and niobium grades, signalling a major resource upgrade. Read more about this world-class discovery.
Rio Tinto's share price surged to a record, driven by a strategic lithium acquisition and strong iron ore prices. Discover how the mining giant's counter-cyclical move is now delivering major returns.
Charger Metals leads ASX runners with a 105% surge on gold discovery. Calix and Investigator Silver also post big gains on lithium tech and silver prices. Explore the week's top performers.
Northern Star Resources cuts its 2026 gold production forecast due to equipment failures at WA and US mines. Shares fell over 8%. Full details on the operational setbacks.
The Australian share market delivered a subdued performance in 2025, trailing major global indices. Discover the key factors behind the ASX's lag and what it means for investors.
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.
The ASX200 closed 2025 up 6.8% despite a global rollercoaster. Discover how gold miners soared, Trump's tariffs rattled markets, and AI hype fuels the 2026 outlook.
Market commentator Dollar Bill's accurate calls on uranium, silver, and small-cap stocks. Now, he's eyeing a potential revival in lithium and nickel. Read his analysis.
The Australian share market closed slightly lower on Monday, with the ASX200 falling 0.1% amid thin trading volumes ahead of the New Year holiday. Discover the day's top performers and laggards.
Perth-based Structural Monitoring Systems removes chairman Ross Love following a workplace complaint. The Federal Court rejected his injunction bid. Explore the details of the corporate dispute.
Develop Global has overhauled its director disclosure protocols after its chairman sold over $700,000 in stock and the company failed to report another director's share purchases. Details here.
Automation now drives 85% of Australian equity trades, collapsing adviser numbers by 40% in five years. Explore the human cost and what remains irreplaceable in modern markets.
Expert predictions for Western Australia's mining sector in 2026. Will iron ore hold strong? Can lithium and rare earths rebound? Get the full analysis here.
The ASX's Santa Claus rally is a real phenomenon, with the market up over 4% this December. We explore the data, psychology, and surprising history behind this seasonal surge. Is it astrology or investor behaviour?
The ASX small-cap sector exploded in 2025, driven by a gold boom, silver's 140% surge, and geopolitical tailwinds. Discover the year's top performers and what 2026 may hold.
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.
Viridis Mining and Minerals shares surged 39% after securing a crucial environmental licence for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, a major de-risking milestone. Discover the project's strategic advantages and global implications.
Perth's new Victoria's Secret store opened with influencer fanfare but no Candice Swanepoel. We cover the launch, ASX's fine aftermath, and a legal battle between heart surgeons. Read more.
Western Australian gold stocks have dominated the ASX200's best performers in 2025, delivering average gains of 159.5% as bullion soars. Discover the top companies and market outlook for 2026.
Kaili Resources rocketed 39,650% in 2025's ASX frenzy. Discover the year's top performers, from gold majors to critical minerals stars, and the sectors that took a beating. Get the full analysis.
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 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.
ASX-bound Equus Energy plans to find partners for its offshore WA gas project by mid-2026, aiming to fill the gap as North West Shelf production declines. Read more.
John Gillam, former Bunnings managing director, will become chair of industrial group SGH in June. He brings extensive ASX board experience to drive shareholder value. Read the full story.