NRW wins $750m Meandu coal mine contract
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.
Category : Mining
Newcastle Port exports 154m tonnes, coal strong but diversification grows
Port of Newcastle's total exports grew to over 154 million tonnes in 2025, with coal remaining dominant. However, the port's diversification strategy is gaining momentum with major renewable energy and logistics projects. Read the full analysis.
Rinehart's Hancock wins Saudi gold exploration licences
Billionaire Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting secures five gold exploration licences in Saudi Arabia in a landmark joint venture with state miner Maaden. Read about the mining giant's Middle East expansion.
Cairns shiplift project faces $300M roadblock
Advance Cairns calls for urgent solutions to unlock the $300 million Cairns Marine Precinct shiplift, a project stalled by funding and planning issues. Read more on the future of FNQ's maritime industry.
Dalaroo shares surge on Greenland rare earths discovery
Dalaroo Metals' shares skyrocket after revealing a major rare earths, zirconium and hafnium system in Greenland, positioning it in the global race for critical minerals. Read the full analysis.
CME WA defends Rio Tinto over ACF habitat clearing claims
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA accuses the Australian Conservation Foundation of grossly exaggerating Rio Tinto's approved vegetation clearing. Get the facts on the Pilbara dispute.
Ora Banda Widens Gold Envelope with High-Grade Hits
Ora Banda Mining delivers thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Waihi project, expanding the mineralisation envelope and reinforcing its potential as a third underground mine in WA's Goldfields.
Stolen copper found in bogged car rescue, Townsville man charged
A Townsville man faces charges after police discovered stolen copper during a bogged vehicle rescue. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat metal theft.
Kalamazoo fires up WA gold study at Mt Olympus
Kalamazoo Resources begins a prefeasibility study at its Mt Olympus gold deposit in the Pilbara, aiming to capitalise on high gold prices. Drilling is underway to expand the resource.
Silver surge sparks $250m gain for new ASX listing BMC
Record silver prices have delivered massive paper gains for backers of BMC Minerals, which listed on the ASX in December. The company is developing a major silver-zinc project in Canada's Yukon. Read more.
BHP and Rio Tinto Explore WA Iron Ore Joint Venture
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.
Norfolk Metals locks in $2.1M funding, hits high-grade copper
Norfolk Metals confirms rich copper sulphide at its Carmen project in Chile, backed by a $2.1 million placement. The news comes as copper prices hit record highs above US$6.15 a pound. Read more on the developing story.
Auric Mining's second gold run at Munda set to start
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.
Taruga nails 23.2g/t gold on PNG's Normanby Island
Taruga Minerals reports high-grade gold assays up to 23.2g/t at its East Normanby project in Papua New Guinea, confirming a promising epithermal system. Read about the exploration plans.
Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine Quietly Put Up for Sale
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.
Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze Announces Retirement After 12 Years
Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze announces her retirement, capping a 12-year tenure that transformed the company. Read about her legacy and the market impact.
G7 Nations Tapped for WA Critical Minerals Reserve Investment
Australia will seek investment from G7 nations for a strategic critical minerals reserve in WA, targeting antimony, gallium & rare earths. Operational by end of 2026.
Augustus gets heritage green light for WA gold drill program
Augustus Minerals secures heritage clearance for its Music Well gold project near Leonora, paving the way for a maiden 1000m RC drilling program. The project lies in WA's prolific gold belt.
Zenith Minerals reports high-grade gold hits at WA project
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.
Trump's Cuba Threats Challenge WA Oil Float
Craig Burton's WA oil & gas float faces delays amid Trump's threats to reimpose Cuba sanctions. The $20m IPO for Melbana Energy's Australian assets hangs in the balance.
Barclays: Glencore Deal Fixes Rio Tinto Copper Weakness
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.
Infini Resources stakes new claims in Athabasca Basin
Infini Resources increases its landholding in Canada's uranium-rich Athabasca Basin by 8,900 hectares, with exploration data suggesting continuity of key geological features. Assays from recent sampling are pending.
Venus Metals rejects QGold's final takeover bid
Venus Metals Corporation urges shareholders to take no action, rejecting QGold's final $42.25m bid as the value of its key Rox Resources royalty surges past $40m.
Wide Gold Zones Found at California's Colosseum Project
Dateline Resources reports impressive, wide gold intercepts beyond the known resource at its Colosseum project in California, signalling major expansion potential. Read the latest drilling results.
Copper Rally to Drive Down Sandfire Resources Debt
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 Breaks WA Iron Ore Quarterly Shipment Record
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's Critical Minerals Strategy: What You Need to Know
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.
Rio Tinto shareholder warns against paying Glencore premium
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-Glencore Merger Impact on Hunter Coal
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, 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.
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