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.
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.
Australia is betting big on critical minerals with a $22.7 billion strategy. Discover what they are, their vital uses, and which ones are driving the global energy transition. Read the full analysis.
Hydrix, Patagonia Lithium, ETM and AdAlta delivered explosive gains on the ASX this week. Discover the deals and global events behind the rallies. Read more.
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.
A potential $300 billion merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore could see Rio return to the Hunter Valley Operations coal mine, with significant implications for jobs and the project's scaled-back expansion plans. Read the latest 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.
ASX-listed Chariot Resources signs a second non-binding MOU with a major Chinese lithium trader, Fujian Jinjianqiao, for potential funding and offtake from its Nigerian lithium assets. Explore the deal's details and its implications for the global battery
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.
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.
Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO to advance limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste, marking a key shift from explorer to developer. Read more.
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.
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.
Chile's landmark lithium partnership boosts state control, reshaping global supply. See how this affects Australia's world-leading WA lithium sector and local joint ventures.
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.
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
Eight people, mostly teens, were hospitalised in a spate of e-bike and e-scooter crashes across Queensland overnight. The incidents follow 12 deaths in the past year, sparking urgent safety warnings.
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.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
Rio Tinto and partners commit $519 million for a feasibility study at the massive Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, unlocking a potential major new supply hub. Read the latest on this critical mining development.
Rio Tinto's new iron ore boss, Simon Trott, outlines a steady, value-focused strategy. Analysts see it as reassuring for investors, not a radical shift. Get the full analysis.
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.
Gold Valley plans to convert the $6 billion Ridley iron ore project into a major vanadium, titanium, and magnetite operation, reshaping the Pilbara's mining future. Read the full details.
WA-born Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlines a plan to unlock up to $15bn by selling assets and cutting costs, aiming for a 'sharper, simpler' mining giant. Read his full strategy.
Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlines plans for up to US$10 billion in asset sales to streamline the mining giant's portfolio. Discover the strategy and potential impacts.
Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy has secured a near $4 billion funding package, kickstarting construction on its landmark Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley. Read the full story.
Rio Tinto's inaugural shipment of high-grade iron ore from Guinea's Simandou project is on its way to China, marking a pivotal moment for global supply. Discover the details and implications.
Uranium developer Deep Yellow names Rio Tinto's Greg Field as new MD, following investor unrest over John Borshoff's departure. Read the full story.
Uranium miner Deep Yellow names ex-Rio Tinto MD Greg Field as CEO, replacing John Borshoff after investor unrest. Field to focus on Tumas and Mulga Rock projects. Read more.