Reach Resources expands its Murchison South gold project near Payne's Find, securing a second mining lease to consolidate its position on the Primrose Fault as gold prices surge. Key results expected soon.
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.
St George Mining's Araxá project delivers exceptional drill results, confirming thick, high-grade rare earths and niobium from surface, poised for a major resource upgrade. Read the full story.
WA contractor NRW Holdings lands a major $750 million mining services agreement at the state-owned Meandu coal mine in Queensland, set to employ 400 local workers. Read the full details.
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are in discussions to combine their Western Australian iron ore operations, a move that could reshape the Pilbara and global supply. Read the full 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.
First Quantum Minerals is exploring a sale of its WA nickel mine amid a price rebound. Potential buyers include Glencore and Andrew Forrest's Wyloo. Read the latest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From lithium to rare earths, Western Australia's mining sector is poised for major moves in 2026. Discover the five key projects, including Bald Hill and Thunderbird, set to define the state's resources future.
WA Police face a potential $10m loss on a luxury jet lease, sparking outrage over taxpayer-funded spending. Discover the full story behind the costly aviation deal.
WA Police face scrutiny after leasing a luxury private jet for $2.1 million, with taxpayers potentially losing over $10 million. Read the full investigation.
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.
Horizon Minerals delays its Black Swan feasibility study to March, eyeing a major throughput boost as gold prices soar past A$6700/oz. First gold is targeted for late 2026.
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 Mt Ridley Mines will ship ore samples to a top US national lab for processing studies, advancing its role in allied critical mineral supply chains. Read the full story.
Gateway Mining's drilling at its Yandal project near Wiluna has revealed a large-scale gold system at Mustang, with a 1.4km strike. Exploration to ramp up in 2025. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. 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.
A Canberra property journalist with eight years of perfect rental history reveals why she still needs her parents as guarantors, exposing the harsh realities of Australia's rental crisis. Read her story.
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.