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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.
Mining fleet rolls in for Lindian's Malawi rare earths play
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.
Review Warns WA Energy Dept Could Threaten Coal Exit
An independent review warns the WA department created to manage the energy transition could actually slow the move from coal. Read the critical findings and government response.
Titanium Sands files Sri Lanka mining licence application
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.
Australian export agency backs Viridis' Brazil rare earths
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.
Meta sued over scam ads and child safety failures
The ACCC sues Meta for allegedly failing to stop scam ads and protect children from harmful content. Learn the details of this landmark legal action.
Govt scraps independent AI body, chooses in-house oversight
The federal government has abandoned plans for an independent AI advisory body, opting instead for a $29.9m in-house Safety Institute. Critics warn it may lack the teeth needed to regulate the rapidly evolving technology.
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.
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.
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.
ERA approves 33% price hike for Dampier to Bunbury pipeline
WA's Economic Regulation Authority approves a major price rise for the Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline, set to cost users nearly $1 billion more over five years. Discover the impact on bills and the energy transition.
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.
Call for balanced e-bike rules, not bans, in Illawarra
The Illawarra Bicycle Users Group pushes for evidence-based regulation, including registration and education for throttle e-bikes, warning against counterproductive outright bans. Read their full proposal.
Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban for Children
Australia is set to ban social media for children under 14. This bold move challenges tech giants and aims to protect young minds. Discover the details and implications.
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.
National AI Plan criticised for weak safeguards
Australia's new National AI Plan is under fire for prioritising optimistic economic forecasts over enforceable public protections, leaving citizens vulnerable in key areas like recruitment and healthcare. Read the expert analysis.
Charity Law Chaos: Australia's Not-for-Profit Regulatory Mess
Australia's 600,000 community groups face a nightmare of overlapping state and federal regulations. Denis Moriarty argues the system is broken and needs a reboot. Read why.
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.
Bunbury man convicted for posing as doctor
A Bunbury man has been criminally prosecuted for falsely claiming to be a registered medical practitioner. Learn the details of the court case and the legal consequences.
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.
Nurse banned for life over child sex convictions
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Australia's World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Grieving mothers drive Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, taking on tech giants after online bullying led to teen suicides. Learn the full story.
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.
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.
FIFO worker earns $140k in 9 months in WA
Irish expat Cal McIlwaine reveals how landing a FIFO job in Western Australia's Pilbara helped him earn over $140,000 in under nine months, funding his travels.
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