Mining

Mineral Resources has completed the sale of its mothballed Yilgarn Hub iron ore mine for a “confidential and immaterial” amount.

2024 was a difficult year for most major mining companies – except those focused on gold.

Struggling nickel and lithium producer IGO has flagged a major board restructure, with chairman Michael Nossal and other directors planning to retire as part of a downsizing.

The bidding war for New World Resources continues after Central Asia Metals (CAML) upped its bid price for the Arizona copper play for a second time.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has escalated a dispute over Northern Minerals shares, taking legal action against one of the company's foreign investors.

Days before the opening of Rio Tinto's $3.1 billion Western Range iron ore mine, one commodity pricing agency announced a bold change to its reporting metrics.

Michael Walshe-led MTM Critical Minerals has announced plans to raise $50 million towards its push into the US market, along with flagging a name change in due course.

A 500-room workforce camp built to house Mineral Resources' Onslow Iron mine workforce has been unveiled, promising premium facilities in an effort to attract and retain staff.

Three hundred and sixty seven days ago, Bannerman Energy tapped investors for $85 million. On Thursday, it again has gone to the market to raise an additional $85 million.

Tasmea has forecast a $70 million net profit after tax for FY26 – up 34 per cent year-on-year – as it scales its national footprint.

Lynas Rare Earths chief Amanda Lacaze has weighed in on Gina Rinehart's role in the failed $10 billion mega-merger of her company and MP Materials, which broke down last year.

The environmental watchdog has backed Rio Tinto's expansion of its West Angelas iron ore operation but with conditions to mitigate impacts on Karijini National Park.

WA is under pressure from other nations wanting to replicate the state's iron ore success story, BHP's Tim Day says, though he is confident Simandou is no Pilbara killer.

Bill Beament's Develop Global has raised $180 million through a placement designed to accelerate growth, while walking away from a plan to sell a part-stake in its Woodlawn mine.

Uranium producer Paladin Energy has announced Paul Hemburrow has been appointed managing director and chief executive, succeeding Ian Purdy.

Gina Rinehart has lashed net zero as “unobtainable and expensive”, while celebrating Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto's Hope Downs 2 $2.5 billion investment call.

Ahead of a follow up drilling campaign at its Rae copper project in Canada, Perth-based junior White Cliff Minerals has taken further steps to strengthen the company.

Greatland Resources shares finished the day 10.61 per cent higher, while Virgin Australia notched an 11.4 per cent gain.

Iron ore giant Rio Tinto has partnered with Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance, investing millions of dollars in healthcare services in the state's North West.

Capricorn Metals has extended its close working relationship with Perth-based contractor MACA at its flagship Karlawinda gold project.

Virgin Australia has returned to the ASX with a $685 million IPO, while Greatland completed its dual listing following a $490 million raise.

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will invest $2.47 billion into the development of the joint venture's Hope Downs iron ore asset in the Pilbara.

Andrew Ferrier-led Global Uranium and Enrichment has appointed CT Group, a Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm, to aid its engagement with the US government.

UPDATE: Kinterra Capital has lobbed a $200 million takeover bid for New World Resources.

Latin American-focused junior EV Resources has taken another step towards restarting its Los Lirios antimony mine in México, following news of a key appointment.

Former Resolute Mining boss Terry Holohan has been appointed acting chief executive of Nedlands-based junior Kingsrose Mining.

Central Asia Metals has upped its takeover bid for New World Resources, but a Canadian investment group is looking to stymie the deal.

Everest Metals Corporation boss Mark Caruso has welcomed news that the company's membership application to join the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium has been approved.

Catalyst Metals has hit out at Mark Creasy-backed junior Zuleika Gold, accusing it of an attempt to drum up publicity as the pair prepare to front the Supreme Court.

Subiaco-based junior EV Resources has made a series of key decisions to secure early-stage access supply to the US.

Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti have been named the state's most powerful people, edging out mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest in the 2025 Power 500.

In line with announcements earlier this year, uranium producer Boss Energy has achieved FY25 production guidance at its Honeymoon project in South Australia.