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.
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.
Rio Tinto set a new quarterly iron ore shipment record, hitting 90.8Mt in Q4 2025 to meet annual guidance. BHP and Fortescue also posted strong results despite China tensions. Read the full analysis.
High levels of toxic contaminants remain in Newcastle suburbs a decade after studies identified risks. Discover the ongoing impact and community response.
A major Rio Tinto shareholder demands a 'merger, not a takeover' with Glencore, warning CEO Simon Trott faces his first major capital discipline test. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Engineering giant Monadelphous kicks off 2026 with a major $175 million contract win from BHP for works at the Port Hedland iron ore facility. Read the full details.
Civmec lands major work on BHP's Port Hedland debottlenecking project in a contract suite worth up to $400 million. The deal boosts local jobs and iron ore export capacity. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FMR Resources' geophysics reveals a significantly larger, untested conductive body at the Llahuin copper-gold project in Chile. New drilling is now targeting the potential high-grade core.
Mining veteran Tim Goyder's $2.6 million investment in Coolgardie gold tenements has sparked a 500% surge for Minerals 260. Discover the strategy behind this golden run.
The LG StandbyME 2 portable smart touch screen, a viral sensation, is now $1,662 on Amazon Australia. This post-Christmas deal offers a 27-inch mobile display for streaming, work, and play.
The South Australian government has released 17 new land parcels for mineral exploration, covering over 1,700 square kilometres. Discover the key locations and what it means for the state's economy.
Viridis Mining and Minerals is set to secure its Preliminary Licence for the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil on 19 December, marking a key step for one of the West's largest deposits. Read the latest on this strategic development.
Auric Mining's first gold campaign at its Munda mine near Widgiemooltha has generated $16.85m in sales, banking $10.82m cash. The company now plans a second run and eyes a major pit expansion. Read more.
Corazon Mining secures key tenements for its Two Pools gold project in WA's Gascoyne, launching diamond drilling in early 2026 to verify high-grade historical hits near the Plutonic mill.