Mining

BHP will come to the bargaining table over pay and conditions for some of its Port Hedland port employees, in a move the Western Mineworkers Alliance described as “long overdue”.

The majority shareholder of suspended explorer Leo Lithium is angling to oust the company’s boss and directors over a payment dispute ahead of Leo’s delisting this month.

Mineral Resources has had its request to obtain the state development agreement between Pilbara Ports and Chevron slapped down, as a trial nears over levies the state says the miner owes.

Aldoro Resources has announced it will divest a series of non-core assets in Western Australia.

Shares in Nedlands-based Santa Fe Minerals soared early on Wednesday, following news it had finalised its acquisition of the Eburnea gold project in Côte d’Ivoire.

Some heavy hitters are behind Ardea Resources’ efforts to develop a nickel deposit in the eastern Goldfields.

Paladin Energy is tapping investors for $320 million, as it aims further develop its Patterson Lake South project ahead of a potential final investment decision.

Northern Minerals has set a $592 million price tag on developing its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, as it seeks to challenge China’s grip on the critical mineral.

Perth-based Ausgold has announced it will undertake an extensive gold drilling program in October, as it aims to secure more growth at its Katanning gold project.

Ian Testrow-led Emeco Holdings has responded to a media speculation regarding a prospective control proposal of the company.

Gold Road Resources has revised its production guidance for the remainder of 2025, on the back of previously reported issues.

Rail track owner Arc Infrastructure has lashed a subsidiary of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources in a $4.6 million-plus battle over an iron ore train crash.

Element 25 has secured $10 million through a discounted share placement to grow its Butcherbird manganese project in the Pilbara.

Green shoots are emerging in Australia’s exploration sector, with financing and spending both recording sharp jumps in the June quarter.

West Perth-based junior Red Mountain Mining has increased its critical minerals portfolio after acquiring the Utah antimony project.

Boss Energy says it expects the operational review into its flagship Honeymoon uranium project is likely to be finalised in the December quarter.

Local lithium stocks closed with double-digit declines on the local bourse, following reports that CATL is restarting its globally significant lithium mine in China

Ariana Resources has brought forward its dual listing on the ASX, debuting today after an $11 million raise to advance its Zimbabwean gold project.

A dispute over confidential information between Fortescue and Element Zero continues to drag with a scheduled hearing date under “enormous threat” for delay.

Iluka Resources is preparing to mothball its Cataby mineral sands mine north of Perth in response to subdued demand, sending its shares plummeting.

Japanese investors Mitsui and Itochu have each acquired a stake in BHP’s Ministers North iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, keeping with their investments in the Big Australian’s assets.

BHP claims the benefits of $300 million solar farm and a battery system in the Pilbara will be realised through a larger renewables plan, amid outcry over the project’s scrapping.

BHP has reached a $110 million settlement with shareholders who alleged it did not meet its market disclosure obligations in relation to the Samarco mine collapse almost a decade ago.

Veteran stockbroker John Featherby has been dragged into a public probe by the liquidator of his son Nathan's failed iron ore royalties play Ochre Group Holdings.

Mining contractor and services group Tasmea has capitalised on gossip about looming director sales by nailing a $43 million capital raising.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has dismissed Komatsu’s bid to overturn previous orders relating to CITIC Pacific Mining’s legal action against it.

OPINION: The federal government has increased its exposure to the market with a critical metals move.

Elsabe Muller’s first year in charge of Alcoa of Australia has come as the miner embarks on a critical period in its local story.

Mineral Resources has declined to comment on unconfirmed reports that it has found a way to materially increase iron ore shipments from its Onslow iron ore operation.

West Perth-based Black Canyon has announced plans to raise $10 million in order to facilitate exploration programs at its Wandanya project in the Pilbara.

Burswood-based PRL Global is set to acquire the Ardmore phosphate mine in Queensland after satisfying all conditions precedent for the complex deal.

Former Siren Gold managing director Victor Rajasooriar is suing the junior gold play over what he alleges are 13 million unissued shares owed under his performance rights.