Mining

Rare earths are tipped to turbocharge deal activity in 2026 as Western governments prepare to deploy an arsenal of critical minerals policy measures, Allens predicts.

The ball is back in Venus Metals' court after Queensland suitor QGold lifted its takeover offer to 21 cents a share.

Emerald Resources produced 25,030 ounces of gold at its flagship Okvau gold mine in Cambodia during the December 2025 quarter, rising by 3,330oz from September.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed talks over a potential merger, around a year after news broke that a deal could be on the cards.

Northern Star Resources has insisted it told the market of production downgrades at the earliest opportunity, after receiving a series of probing questions from the ASX.

Kaiser Reef managing director Brad Valiukas says he is hopeful the gold producer can capitalise on rising gold prices.

Troubled graphite and mineral sands miner Mineral Commodities has run aground and appointed administrators, owing creditors up to $20 million.

The Perth Mint's December sales have fallen month-on-month, even as gold and silver prices rounded out a year of record highs.

Gold production from the Ramelius Resources portfolio slipped last quarter, but the company remains on track to deliver its full-year guidance.

Nickel prices have climbed above US$18,700 a tonne after a major Indonesian miner halted production, as majority of Western Australia's battery metals mines remain on ice.

Another WA midcap developer has received a letter of support in relation to bringing a Brazilian rare earths project into production.

GOLD WRAP: Two of the state's mid-tier goldminers have reported coffers closing in on $1 billion, as the sector continues its record run and production figures roll in.

The world's largest goldminer has warned of a 60,000-ounce shortfall from its Boddington mine in the coming months, after fire damaged key infrastructure at the site.

Shares in Viridis Mining & Minerals closed trade up 12 per cent to $1.39 on Tuesday, following news that the junior had achieved a key milestone in relation to its Colossus rare earth project in Brazil.

Venus Metals continues to say ‘no deal' to its Queensland suitor, arguing a 17-cent-per-share bid has undervalued its assets.

Nufortune liquidator Cliff Rocke is targeting fellow undertaker Bob Jacobs and key suppliers in a $1 million recovery bid.

Ten rare earths players have informed a leading lobby group's proposed framework for the federal government to deliver on its $1.2 billion critical minerals strategic reserve pledge.

Subiaco-based midcap Metallium has extended its working relationship with global trading and mining conglomerate Glencore, on the back of a key binding agreement.

The gold miner cut its full-year production guidance after a spate of equipment failures, triggering a sharp selloff late last week.

Timor Leste-focused Estrella Resources has appointed Robert Mencel as its chief executive, effective immediately.

Industrial operators on the outer fringes of WA's main power network are weighing up their options as competition for electricity rages.

Critical minerals exposure was a key drawcard for a Canadian company behind the $125 million purchase of ambitious Osborne Park mining services group Iron Mine Contracting.

A prospective lithium miner is probing its export options for a major new mine project in the Goldfields.

Boab Metals has approved the $264 million Sorby Hills silver-lead project as it aims for first production in 2027.

Paramount Earthmoving boss Shawn Tilley has pleaded not guilty to four charges of fraud, with the trial date yet to be set.

Boss has withdrawn a key feasibility study, prompting a sizeable sell-off on Thursday morning.

Gold majors, iron ore heavyweights and offshore trading houses dominated WA's mining deals list in 2025, as cashed-up boards chased commodity booms.

The state's workplace watchdog has charged mining maintenance firm Dalmain Enterprises Pty Ltd over the death of a worker in the Goldfields.

In its next step of selling off non-core gold assets, Westgold Resources will divest its Mt Henry-Selene gold project to Alicanto Minerals for $64.4 million.

Talison Lithium has crossed out recommissioning the abandoned Greenbushes to Bunbury rail line to cart spodumene from the mine to port, after concluding it was not economically feasible.

John Van Der Wielen has been appointed chair of The Perth Mint operator Gold Corporation, succeeding Sam Walsh and heralding a new era for the organisation.