Justin Fris

First Graphene boss Mike Bell says the junior has a great opportunity to grow global revenue and growth across new and emerging markets, on the back of a key announcement.

Copper-focused Hot Chili has confirmed it will undertake a $40 million private placement, in order to further grow its flagship Costa Fuego copper project in Chile.

Shares in Bellavista Resources rose early on Wednesday, following news of an upsized capital raise due to demand from investors.

Sarah Court has been appointed chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, effective from June 1.

ANALYSIS: World Rugby's decision to pit Australia against a men's Rugby World Cup debutant in the 2027 opening pool match at Perth Stadium has appeared to polarise rugby enthusiasts.

Jules Pemberton-led NRW Holdings has secured a series of contracts in Western Australia, valued at $270 million.

Goldminer Catalyst Metals has announced that experienced mining executive Mark Connolly will become chair of the company early next month.

West Perth-based Alicanto Minerals has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, in line with its recent acquisition of the Mt Henry gold project.

Shares in Brightstar Resources tumbled more than 20 per cent after the gold miner announced plans to raise $180 million at a discounted price to fund development of its Goldfields project.

Fleetwood has appointed seasoned executive Andrea Pidcock as its chief executive, effective from February 2.

Midcap developer Toubani Resources has taken an important step in relation to the development of its Kobada gold project in Mali, following signing of a key agreement.

WAFL FINANCIALS WRAP: East Fremantle Sharks CEO Adrian Bromage has addressed comments stemming from an independent audit report within its 2025 financials.

Farooq Khan-chaired Strike Resources has taken steps to secure port services in relation to its flagship Apurimac iron ore project in Peru.

John Prineas-chaired St George Mining has continued its push to further ties with the US, adding a key government relations adviser to its corner.

European-focused developer GreenX Metals has announced plans to raise $13.6 million, in order to further development activities across its assets.

GOLD WRAP: Shares in gold-focused West African Resources and St Barbara Limited rose early on Wednesday following positive updates within their respective December 2025 quarterly reports.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has booked its second significant construction-based contract this month.

Perth-based junior Battery Age Minerals has appointed Sebastian Kneer as its chief executive, effective from February 2.

Shares in Tungsten Mining climbed more than 30 per cent upon announcing it was rattling the tin for $53 million to advance its Western Australian project.

Subiaco-based developer Cyprium Metals has announced plans to raise $41 million, in order to fast track exploration and studies in WA.

Rox Resources boss Phillip Wilding has heralded a “transformational” December 2025 quarter for the company, as it moves towards production at its Youanmi gold project.

Shares in Miramar Resources closed trade on Thursday up 14 per cent to $0.004 cents following news of a board restructuring.

West Perth-headquartered Sandfire Resources has reiterated its commitment to retaining all annual cost, capital expenditure and production-related guidance for FY26.

South32 boss Graham Kerr says the company has been able to maintain a healthy financial position as it moves into the second half of FY26.

Shares in Paladin Energy closed trade on Wednesday up 13 per cent to $13.17, on the back of increased production during its December 2025 quarter.

Subiaco-based Metallium has announced plans to raise $75 million, as it continues its march towards success in the US.

Lynas saw a jump in its quarterly revenue despite power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing plant.

Wyatt Buck has informed Boss Energy's board that he intends to step down as chair, however will remain as a company director.

29Metals has announced plans for a $150 million fully-underwritten capital raise, with proceeds primarily allocated towards its Golden Grove and Capricorn assets.

Genesis Minerals has announced Byrnecut Australia as the proposed new underground mining contractor of its Leonora gold operations.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Henderson-based company, First Graphene.

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.