Mining

Outgoing Auric Mining managing director Mark English says the arrival of former Black Cat Syndicate boss Gareth Solly could put it “in a near unassailable position” to achieve its goals.

Upon the release of its Hualilán gold project pre-feasibility on Monday, Challenger Gold has also announced a major capital raise and significant executive changes.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ordered six foreign NTU shareholders to dispose of shares, escalating the long-running rare earths standoff.

Annie Creasy's AIM Mining has failed in another crack at Wiluna Mining despite lawyer going hard at directors.

Mining magnate Chris Ellison has cashed out a $122 million chunk of his stake in Mineral Resources, diversifying into a new family office as his net worth hits $2 billion on the back of a share price surge.

UPDATE: AIM Mining has failed in its last-minute bid to stop Wiluna's motions in an upcoming meeting, growing the tension between the two entities.

As it moves towards a potential final investment decision at its Katanning gold project, mid-cap Ausgold has announced two key appointments.

EV Resources has entered into a non-binding MOU with a private Mexican mining group, as preparations for first production at its Los Lirios antimony mine gain further momentum.

WA's resources sector has more than doubled in value in a decade, and its hold on the state's economy has only tightened.

Fortescue has offered to pay $150 million compensation to the Yindjibarndi people immediately, should the native title group not wish to appeal.

Arafura expects to lock in an FID for its rare earths play before June 30.

Shares in uranium producer Paladin Energy fell by more than 10 per cent on Wednesday following the release of its latest interim FY26 financials.

A colossal legal battle over Hancock Prospecting's mining empire continues with appeal notices officially lodged, naming Wright Prospecting, DFD Rhodes, the Rinehart children, and Rio Tinto as respondents.

On the same day it announced the end of its tenure at the Bellevue gold project, Develop Global has secured a $274 million deal with Core Lithium.

Perenti's underground mining arm Barminco has secured a major $850 million contract with Bellevue Gold at its namesake mine, taking over from Develop Global.

The boss of a Pilbara native title group has hailed a landmark compensation verdict as a win for Indigenous rights, while expressing disappointment at other elements of the judgement.

Fortescue has been ordered to pay the Yindjibarndi people $150 million for mining their lands without approval by Australia's Federal Court.

Critical minerals-focused duo American West Metals and EV Resources have announced positive developments from their respective projects in North America.

Hazer Group boss Glenn Corrie says it's time for Australia to recommence its journey back to energy-independence.

Two decades after he founded mining services firm MLG Oz, Murray Leahy is moving into the boardroom.

The corporate watchdog has failed to appeal an administrative bid in its action against billionaire Clive Palmer in the Federal Court.

Mark Norwell reflects on his leadership journey at one of the state's biggest mining services firms.

Shares in South Perth-based FMR Resources rose by more than 30 per cent early on Monday following news it would expand its presence in Chile.

A power offtake deal signed by iron ore miner Rio Tinto will underpin construction of Australia's first Indigenous-backed large renewable energy project in the Pilbara.

Peter Secker-led Canyon Resources has increased its interest in major Cameroon infrastructure, as it moves closer towards first production.

Determined to ride momentum on the back of recent appointments, Asara Resources will undertake its second major capital raise in 10 months.

Paramount Earthmoving managing director Shawn Tilley has been re-appointed as a Macro Metals director after fraud charges against him were dropped.

A Pilbara native title group wants Rio Tinto to commit to a date to cease water abstraction from a waterway and launch a probe into damage to the system.

American Tungsten and Antimony has selected Trump Media and Technology Group independent director David Bernhardt to chair its strategic advisory board.

A long-running feud between Fortescue and the Yindjibarndi people will reach its close next week, with the miner or state government potentially on the hook for billions of dollars in compensation for damaging country without consent.

Former Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has sold almost $5.5 million worth of shares in the iron ore major, representing the lion's share of her stake.