Mining

Renowned prospector Mark Creasy has secured the blessing of creditors in collapsed miner Calidus Resources to revive the Warrawoona goldmine operator.

Mineral exploration junior Estrella Resources has expanded its manganese footprint in Timor Leste, after being granted four additional exploration and evaluation licences.

A tailings storage facility which plagued recent operations at Newmont Mining’s Telfer goldmine has been remediated, the project’s aspiring owner Greatland Gold has told the London market.

Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals has started the next stage of its $1.4 billion Mardie salt and potash project in the state's Pilbara region.

Delta Lithium has brought in financial adviser Bell Potter to undertake a strategic review to assess precious metal prospects at its Mt Ida project.

An ASX-listed shareholder in Panoramic Resources has lobbed a rescue bid to potentially pull the shuttered nickel miner out of administration.

BHP will test a new energy system designed by Caterpillar which can power up haul trucks on the move at its Jimblebar mine in the Pilbara.

Potash aspirant Agrimin has announced a series of board changes, a day after positive conversion and flotation results from its flagship Mackay potash project were released to the market.

A Chinese stimulus package announced yesterday afternoon designed to spark property investment has resulted in a $21.4-billion boost to WA’s iron ore players on the stock exchange.

Mid-cap uranium developer Bannerman Energy has delayed a potential final investment decision at its Etango project in Namibia until next year.

The Takeovers Panel has opted to steer clear of intervening in Energy Resources of Australia's $880 million offer, which could give Rio Tinto full control of the uranium miner.

South Perth-based junior Astral Resources plans to raise $25 million in order to further accelerate exploration at its Mandilla and Feysville gold projects in the Goldfields.

Fortescue will splash more than $4 billion developing and buying 475 electric mining machines from Liebherr to replace two thirds of its fleet

Ideal market conditions have prompted Toro Energy to re-estimate assets at its Wiluna uranium-vanadium project in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields region.

Leonoil has moved to acquire all remaining shares in takeover target Sierra Rutile, after securing more than a 90 per cent stake in the company.

Four Australian miners have been backed by the Biden administration to help the United States reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals

Diminished valuations of lithium explorers could be a catalyst for sector M&A, while gold surpasses uranium in rattling the tin, according to BDO.

WA Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia has endorsed the thinking behind Gina Rinehart’s Pilbara ‘iron dome’ concept, as the state pushes for protection of its economic heartland.

WA mining pioneer Mark Creasy has proposed a rescue bid for collapsed ASX-listed goldminer Calidus Resources ahead of a creditors' meeting next week.

Gold Corporation has posted a $10.9 million loss for the financial year, citing the bill for its anti-money laundering remediation program.

Copper-focused junior Firetail Resources has promoted chief executive officer Glenn Poole to the role of managing director, effective immediately.

Gina Rinehart has warned against policies that attack Australia’s “mining golden geese”, after Hancock Prospecting was awarded long awaited approvals for its McPhee iron ore project.

A feasibility study into potentially reinstating the abandoned Greenbushes to Bunbury rail line remains on track despite lithium market conditions, according to Talison Lithium.

Gold aspirant Beacon Minerals has launched a $10.3 million non-renounceable entitlement capital raising, as it aims to add value across its assets.

Australian Potash will be able to begin exploration activities at its Nexus rare earth elements and lithium project, following the execution of a land access agreement.

Rio Tinto will test a native tree’s suitability as a biodiesel crop in Queensland to offset carbon emissions from its Pilbara mines.

Shares in WA1 Resources closed trade up 6 per cent to $14.65, following news the mineral exploration company had signed a negotiation protocol agreement in relation to its West Arunta project.

The High Court of Australia has thrown out Julian Wright’s application to appeal a decision over his family’s iron ore wealth.

Junior explorer Siren Gold has received a timely boost at its Auld Creek project in New Zealand, following the release of an updated mineral resource estimate.

Chalice Mining has gained strategic project status from the state government over its flagship Gonneville asset being developed near Toodyay.

Emerald Resources has announced access to its Okvau open-cut mine in Cambodia will be affected for 21 days due to a minor wall slip.

Paladin Energy's proposed acquisition of Canada-based Fission Uranium Corporation has been delayed, following an objection from one of takeover target's shareholders.