Monadelphous wins $175m BHP contract for car dumper project
Engineering giant Monadelphous kicks off 2026 with a major $175 million contract win from BHP for works at the Port Hedland iron ore facility. Read the full details.
Category : Mining
Super Pit crusher failure dents Northern Star gold output
Northern Star Resources faces negative cashflow after a month-long plant failure at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit, worsened by Christmas staff shortages. CEO Stuart Tonkin defends maintenance of ageing assets. Read the full update.
Rio Tinto's Lithium Gamble Powers Shares to All-Time High
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.
Civmec wins $400M BHP Port Hedland contract suite
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.
Mining Veteran to Fast-Track Timor-Leste Projects
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.
Dateline adds US mining execs to board for Colosseum push
Dateline Resources bolsters its board with two seasoned North American mining executives to advance its Colosseum gold-rare earths project in California and its US critical minerals strategy. Discover the strategic moves.
Rescue Mission for Miner Trapped Underground in QLD
A major rescue operation is underway in Central Queensland after a roof collapse at Curragh coal mine left one miner trapped a kilometre underground for over 27 hours. Two other workers were saved.
Worker missing after Curragh coal mine collapse
A mine collapse at Curragh coal mine has left one worker injured and another missing. Emergency services are on scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Venus Metals Defines Major New Gold Exploration Target
Venus Metals Corporation has identified a significant new gold exploration target beneath its Bellchambers deposit near Sandstone, WA, with potential for 45,000-60,000 ounces. Read about the company's advancing strategy.
Five WA mining projects to watch closely in 2026
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.
Northern Star slashes 2026 gold output guidance
Northern Star Resources cuts its 2026 gold production forecast due to equipment failures at WA and US mines. Shares fell over 8%. Full details on the operational setbacks.
Major Rare Earths Discovery in West Arunta Wilderness
Encounter Resources has uncovered a massive rare earths deposit in WA's remote West Arunta. The find promises to boost Australia's critical minerals supply. Read more on the breakthrough.
WA gold and lithium stocks soar in 2025 rally
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.
Iluka Resources makes 91 staff redundant
Iluka Resources has made 91 employees redundant, including 38 at its Perth HQ, following the suspension of its Cataby mineral sands mine. Read the full details on the job cuts and market impact.
Venus Metals to launch PFS for Sandstone gold project
Venus Metals Corporation begins preparations for a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Bellchambers gold project near Sandstone, WA, targeting completion in late 2026. Read about the resource and development plans.
Dateline locks in water and land for US gold project
Dateline Resources takes a major step at its Colosseum gold and rare earths project, securing critical water rights and infrastructure. The move de-risks development as the feasibility study advances.
Chile's Major Lithium Deal Impacts Global Market
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.
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.
Hunter quarry gets 30-year extension for $118b projects
Boral's Seaham Quarry will double in size after securing a 30-year extension, supplying critical hard rock for NSW's massive infrastructure pipeline despite local objections. Read the full story.
Gold Rush: Horizon Reshapes WA Plant Plans Amid Price Surge
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.
Kalamazoo Advances WA Gold Project with Key Appointment
Kalamazoo Resources appoints Adam Garczynski to lead the Mt Olympus pre-feasibility study and reports early success in its new diamond drilling campaign at the Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara. Read the latest developments.
Infini bulks up Canadian uranium ground by 30%
Infini Resources boosts its Portland Creek uranium project in Canada by 30%, adding 77 sq km. The move follows promising drill results as uranium prices hold firm. Read more.
Greenbushes mine dust risk 'high', DWER orders action
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
Forrestania's Kula takeover bid now unconditional
Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional, clearing the path to create a consolidated gold explorer targeting production in 2026.
Aguia lifts Santa Barbara gold recoveries in Colombia
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Infini nails high-grade uranium at Canadian project
Infini Resources confirms a fertile uranium system with high-grade surface mineralisation at its Reitenbach Lake project near Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. Read about the discovery and its market implications.
ADX Energy's 2026 Austrian Gas Campaign Kicks Off
ADX Energy readies a busy 2026 with Welchau-1 flow testing in February and three shallow gas wells planned. A pivotal period for the Perth junior's European ambitions.
Red Metal steps up heap leach tests for Qld rare earths
Red Metal Limited accelerates metallurgical work at its Sybella rare earths project in Queensland. Large-scale column heap leach tests are now underway, with results expected to shape future mine studies. Read more.
Katter accuses Glencore of bullying after $600m bailout
MP Robbie Katter accuses mining giant Glencore of corporate bullying tactics following a massive $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout for its Mount Isa operations. Read the full story.
Reach wraps up major WA gold drilling campaign
Reach Resources finishes a 5,281m drilling program at its Murchison South gold project, targeting a resource upgrade. Assays due in February will guide 2026 plans.
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