Mining

Catalyst Metals announced a high-grade discovery today at its undeveloped Cinnamon gold resource, one day after a surprisingly big run-up in its share price.

Decmil Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed Macmahon Holdings, has further enhanced its working relationship with Rio Tinto.

ANALYSIS: Rio Tinto will be keeping a careful watch as investors evaluate the future of the miner's Simandou play.

Japanese conglomerate Iwatani Australia's Keysbrook mineral sands mine expansion has received environmental approval, after a two-year spending spree on land near the mine.

Jules Pemberton-led NRW Holdings has added to its growing workbook, after being awarded a $750 million mining services agreement with TEC Coal in Queensland.

Gina Rinehart has lauded the pro-mining stance of the Saudi Arabian government, as her company prepares to explore for gold and copper in the region alongside it.

Tronox stops self-styled whistleblower from publishing any more company documents as battle looms.

Gold developer Aurum Resources has turned to Euroz Hartleys to find its next chair.

A proposal by Northern Star Resources for its Kalgoorlie thermal power station to supply energy into the state's main electricity grid has been met with government pushback.

Goldminer Catalyst Metals achieved a record quarterly production at its flagship Plutonic gold belt, on the back of three mines being online.

Boulder-based midcap Beacon Minerals produced 7,310 ounces of gold at its Juardi gold project during the December 2025 quarter.

BHP and Rio Tinto are working on a deal to mine a wedge of land separating two of their ageing iron ore projects in the Pilbara.

Gina Rinehart has lauded Amanda Lacaze's voice against overbearing bureaucracy, following the Lynas Rare Earths CEO's shock retirement announcement.

Michael Walshe-led Metallium has taken another key towards success in the US, on the back of four key senior appointments.

Lynas Rare Earths chief executive Amanda Lacaze will leave the company in June, after a transformational and colourful 12-year stint at its helm.

Former Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has failed in a bid to challenge his removal from the Cyclone Metals' board.

Larvotto Resources has welcomed news that antimony will be prioritised within the federal government's $1.2 billion critical minerals strategic reserve.

Image Resources boss Patrick Mutz says the junior has begun a review in relation to its gold tenements near Kalgoorlie.

Rare earths, gallium and antimony will receive top billing under the federal government's $1.2 billion critical minerals reserve designed to firm up Western supply chains.

Brendan Harris-led Sandfire Resources says its on course to meet its annual contained metal production guidance in FY26, despite challenges at its Motheo operation in Botswana.

Wiluna Mining Corporation is set for a stock exchange comeback after Mark Creasy failed in his last bid to block the miner and gold processor's restructure.

Rare earths are tipped to turbocharge deal activity in 2026 as Western governments prepare to deploy an arsenal of critical minerals policy measures, law firm Allens predicts.Allens’ lates

The ball is back in Venus Metals' court after Queensland suitor QGold lifted its takeover offer to 21 cents a share.

Emerald Resources produced 25,030 ounces of gold at its flagship Okvau gold mine in Cambodia during the December 2025 quarter, rising by 3,330oz from September.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed talks over a potential merger, around a year after news broke that a deal could be on the cards.

Northern Star Resources has insisted it told the market of production downgrades at the earliest opportunity, after receiving a series of probing questions from the ASX.

Kaiser Reef managing director Brad Valiukas says he is hopeful the gold producer can capitalise on rising gold prices.

Troubled graphite and mineral sands miner Mineral Commodities has run aground and appointed administrators, owing creditors up to $20 million.

The Perth Mint's December sales have fallen month-on-month, even as gold and silver prices rounded out a year of record highs.

Gold production from the Ramelius Resources portfolio slipped last quarter, but the company remains on track to deliver its full-year guidance.

Nickel prices have climbed above US$18,700 a tonne after a major Indonesian miner halted production, as majority of Western Australia's battery metals mines remain on ice.

Another WA midcap developer has received a letter of support in relation to bringing a Brazilian rare earths project into production.