Mining

The battle for New World Resources could be decided as early as Friday afternoon, after Kinterra Capital raised its bid and initiated a matching process with a rival suitor.

The United States Department of Defense will join Gina Rinehart on the share registry of US-listed rare earths producer MP Materials, in a bid to secure its critical supply chains.

Aspiring lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has completed a $53 million capital raising, with half the money coming from a European clean energy fund.

Government ministers joined Liontown on Thursday to open Australia’s first underground lithium mine.

A resources industry representative body has raised the alarm over a Supreme Court of WA decision, claiming it could cost the sector $250 million.

Almonty Industries has been one of the top stocks on the ASX this year but its rise has brought forth an expensive options dispute for director Andrew Frazer.

Peninsula Energy boss George Bauk says he understands the last few months have been frustrating for the uranium-focused company’s shareholders.

ASX minnow Bryah Resources has called for Takeovers Panel intervention, claiming a group of allegedly associated shareholders is attempting to topple its board.

Fresh from the recent release of its definitive feasibility study, Ausgold has announced plans to raise $35 million via a single tranche capital raise.

Fortescue has confirmed the departure of its head of decarbonisation, marking another high-profile exit at the mining giant.

Mining giant BHP has extended its relationship with Australia’s largest family-owned drilling contractor via acquisition of three of its latest rigs.

Outgoing Boral chief executive Vik Bansal will join the board of multinational mining infrastructure company Orica next month.

Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are bracing for a new 50 per cent tariff on copper imports.

Arrow Minerals boss David Flanagan says the junior has yet to be formally advised by the Guinean government in relation its tenement status within the country.

Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey will review the planned departure of Chris Ellison from the company, in a move which gives a glimmer of hope to the founder's supporter base.

Gold Road Resources says it is likely to reach the bottom end of its annual Gruyere gold mine production guidance for FY25.

Union figures have warned a decision against BHP in Queensland will have ramifications for Australian mining, after a win which will cost the miner millions in wages.

West Perth-based explorer Antipa Minerals has announced plans to raise $40 million, in order to accelerate development of its Minyari gold-copper project in Western Australia.

GOLD WRAP: Northern Star Resources’ flagship Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines missed its revised full-year sales target, while Ramelius Resources hit a major milestone for the first time.

Graham Kerr-led South32 has announced it will divest its Cerro Matoso nickel operation in Colombia for up to $US100 million, or $153.5 million.

New Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey says the appointment of two experienced professionals to the company's board is a reflection of "my immediate priorities as chair".

Perenti’s contract mining president has proved herself ambitious in the pursuit of innovative technologies to drive safety and productivity.

A British-owned explorer hopes to add some extra icing to its Pilbara iron ore project as it tries to woo one of its giant neighbours to unlock the deposit.

A solid final quarter to FY25 has resulted in Capricorn Metals hitting the upper end of its 110,000-120,000 production guidance target.

AVZ Minerals is involved in another legal dispute relating to its Manono project, after a funder sued the West Perth company over a $US15 million agreement.

A ‘breakthrough’ by Western Australian geologists supported by state government funding could lead to a modern-day gold rush.

Industry leaders have called for shorter approval timeframes to ensure critical mineral discoveries can enter development.

The first ammonia-powered iron ore bulk carriers could set sail for the Pilbara within three years under a deal signed on Thursday between BHP and one of its shipping partners.

The takeover battle for New World Resources has intensified, with rival suitors escalating bids and legal manoeuvres in pursuit of the Arizona copper play.

New Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey has taken the wheel of his new, high-profile role, while fellow iron ore miner Fortescue has welcomed a familiar face to its board.

Shipments from Kimberley Mineral Sands’ Thunderbird operation in the Kimberley have been downgraded for the quarter after another interruption halted operations.

Mining leaders have called for the sector to adopt a more pragmatic approach to decarbonisation as Australia targets carbon neutrality by 2050.