Mining

Northern Minerals has set a $592 million price tag on developing its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, as it seeks to challenge China's grip on the critical mineral.

Perth-based Ausgold has announced it will undertake an extensive gold drilling program in October, as it aims to secure more growth at its Katanning gold project.

Gold Road Resources has revised its production guidance for the remainder of 2025, on the back of previously reported issues.

Rail track owner Arc Infrastructure has lashed a subsidiary of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources in a $4.6 million-plus battle over an iron ore train crash.

Element 25 has secured $10 million through a discounted share placement to grow its Butcherbird manganese project in the Pilbara.

Green shoots are emerging in Australia's exploration sector, with financing and spending both recording sharp jumps in the June quarter.

West Perth-based junior Red Mountain Mining has increased its critical minerals portfolio after acquiring the Utah antimony project.

Boss Energy says it expects the operational review into its flagship Honeymoon uranium project is likely to be finalised in the December quarter.

Local lithium stocks closed with double-digit declines on the local bourse, following reports that CATL is restarting its globally significant lithium mine in China

Ariana Resources has brought forward its dual listing on the ASX, debuting today after an $11 million raise to advance its Zimbabwean gold project.

A dispute over confidential information between Fortescue and Element Zero continues to drag with a scheduled hearing date under “enormous threat” for delay.

Iluka Resources is preparing to mothball its Cataby mineral sands mine north of Perth in response to subdued demand, sending its shares plummeting.

Japanese investors Mitsui and Itochu have each acquired a stake in BHP's Ministers North iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, keeping with their investments in the Big Australian's assets.

BHP claims the benefits of $300 million solar farm and a battery system in the Pilbara will be realised through a larger renewables plan, amid outcry over the project's scrapping.

BHP has reached a $110 million settlement with shareholders who alleged it did not meet its market disclosure obligations in relation to the Samarco mine collapse almost a decade ago.

Veteran stockbroker John Featherby has been dragged into a public probe by the liquidator of his son Nathan's failed iron ore royalties play Ochre Group Holdings.

Mining contractor and services group Tasmea has capitalised on gossip about looming director sales by nailing a $43 million capital raising.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has dismissed Komatsu's bid to overturn previous orders relating to CITIC Pacific Mining's legal action against it.

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Elsabe Muller's first year in charge of Alcoa of Australia has come as the miner embarks on a critical period in its local story.

Mineral Resources has declined to comment on unconfirmed reports that it has found a way to materially increase iron ore shipments from its Onslow iron ore operation.

West Perth-based Black Canyon has announced plans to raise $10 million in order to facilitate exploration programs at its Wandanya project in the Pilbara.

Burswood-based PRL Global is set to acquire the Ardmore phosphate mine in Queensland after satisfying all conditions precedent for the complex deal.

Former Siren Gold managing director Victor Rajasooriar is suing the junior gold play over what he alleges are 13 million unissued shares owed under his performance rights.

Mt Hawthorn-based junior Platina Resources plans to acquire the Mt McKenna gold project near Laverton.

Tanzanian-focused Black Rock Mining has announced plans to raise up to $12 million, as it aims to further develop its Mahenge graphene project.

Mineral Resources has been cleared to take control of Chris Ellison's brother's collapsed Resource Development Group, acquiring its subsidiaries in exchange for forgiving $160 million in debt.

Mining-focused contractor NRW Holdings will be chasing work in the booming data centre industry after striking a debt-funded deal to buy Sydney-based contractor Fredon.

Capricorn's move for the junior explorer continues to face retail resistance as a substantial shareholder raises fresh concerns.

VRX Silica's Arrowsmith North silica sand project has received environmental approval from state environment minister Matthew Swinbourn.

Former meal kit operator My Foodie Box is reinventing itself as Tarrina Resources, acquiring gold, copper and rare earth projects in hopes of a second life on the ASX.

US-focused Locksley Resources has appointed Pat Burke as its chair, effective immediately.