2026 Forecast for WA's Mining Industry Revealed
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.
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Viridis jumps 39% on Brazil rare earths approval
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.
2026 Trends: Pinterest Forecasts Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Shifts
Pinterest's 2026 trend report forecasts a shift to individuality, nostalgia, and analogue living. Discover the key fashion, beauty, and lifestyle trends set to define the year ahead.
Predictions for Western Australia in 2026
Adrian Barich gazes into his crystal ball to forecast the year ahead for WA, covering sport, lifestyle, food and the state's unique character. Discover what 2026 might hold.
WA miner fined $2.2m for unlawful operations
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 hits 139m rare earths record in Brazil
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.
Pacgold reboots SA gold mine for 2026 production
Pacgold Limited has secured final approvals to restart gold leaching at its White Dam project in South Australia, targeting first gold pours in 2026 to fund Queensland exploration.
Banks Forecast Iron Ore Price Drop to $83/Tonne in 2026
Leading investment banks forecast a significant correction in iron ore prices to around US$83 per tonne by 2026, driven by rising global supply and slower demand growth from China's steel sector.
Macmahon Wins $792M Queensland Coal Contract
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.
SA Mining Bill Sparks Farmland Feud
South Australia's mining and agricultural sectors clash over new legislation granting explorers easier access to farmland. Farmers claim they are an 'afterthought'. Read the full story.
SA Releases New Land Plots for Mineral Exploration
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.
Pantone 2026 Colour: Cloud Dancer Off-White
Pantone shocks with its 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, a soft off-white. Discover the meaning and see 7 products to bring this calming trend into your Australian home and wardrobe.
Bigger Copper Target Found at Chile's Llahuin Project
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 $2.6m Coolgardie Bet Pays Off
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.
New SA Land Plots Released for Miners to Explore
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 on track for Brazil rare earth licence approval
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 banks $10.8m from first WA gold run
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.
Aaron Morey: Energy Certainty Key to WA's Economic Future
WA's new Chamber of Minerals and Energy boss Aaron Morey reveals energy security as the critical foundation for the state's economic transformation and job creation.
Corazon's Gascoyne Gold Tenure Granted for 2026 Drilling
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.
New Environmental Laws Could Damage Mining Industry
Anthony Albanese's proposed environmental legislation threatens Australia's mining success story, risking jobs and economic growth. Learn how these changes could impact the nation.
Hot Chili hits massive 529m copper-gold in Chile
Hot Chili discovers staggering 529-metre copper-gold intercept at La Verde, potentially transforming its Costa Fuego project economics and mine life in Chile's Atacama region.
BHP's failed 3-day bid for Anglo American copper assets
BHP's dramatic 3-day attempt to derail Anglo American's $60B Teck merger reveals copper's strategic importance. The failed bid raises questions about mining giant's growth strategy. Read the full analysis.
Chariot starts Nigerian lithium mining for 2026 cash
Perth's Chariot Corporation begins small-scale lithium mining in Nigeria, targeting early revenues by 2026 while pursuing larger exploration. Read about Australia's African lithium push.
Alcoa drops Perth Hills bauxite drilling plans
American mining giant Alcoa has scrapped plans to drill for bauxite in the Perth Hills following significant community and environmental pressure. Discover the details.
Wiluna Mining shareholders reject Creasy's buyout bid
Wiluna Mining's major shareholders have chosen FTI Consulting's ASX relisting plan over Mark Creasy's acquisition offer, seeking to revive the gold producer. Discover the details.
Kalgoorlie housing crisis blocks $120k mining jobs
Northern Star struggles to fill $120k mining roles in Kalgoorlie as housing shortage creates worker crisis. Gold boom meets accommodation bust in WA's historic goldfields.
Horizon Minerals Cash Inflow as Gold Mining Wraps Up
Horizon Minerals nears completion of Phase 1 mining at Boorara and Phillips Find gold projects near Kalgoorlie, with significant cash distributions expected in early 2026 amid strong gold prices.
Alvo Minerals surges 178% on Brazilian copper find
Brazilian copper explorer Alvo Minerals rockets 178% after hitting massive sulphides just 40m below surface. Discover why this junior miner leads our ASX runners in a volatile market week.
Auric Mining buys majority Kalgoorlie gold project
Auric Mining secures majority control of Lindsay's gold project near Kalgoorlie for just $400,000, positioning for rapid development in Western Australia's gold belt.
Erica Smyth, mining trailblazer, dies aged 73
The Australian resources industry mourns Dr Erica Smyth AC, a geologist who broke barriers for women and served on over 60 boards. A true game-changer.
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