Mining

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.

Asian-focused goldminer Emerald Resources is a step closer to establishing a local production asset, with hopes of starting development this year.

Northern Minerals' biggest shareholder of Chinese origins has made an attempt to oust the chair of the rare earths aspirant amid ongoing concerns of foreign interference.

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

The chief flagbearer for WA's resources sector faces tricky geopolitics abroad and policy and perception tests at home.

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.

Greatland lifted its quarterly revenue on stronger gold and copper prices, offsetting lower sales as the miner closed its first full year at Telfer.

Manganese developer Element 25 has extended its $30 million funding deal with Acuity Capital Investment Management for the next three years.

Tony Sage-led European Lithium will move into the titanium space after agreeing to acquire all issued capital in Velta Holding, a US company with manufacturing and mining assets in Ukraine.

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.

Alta Copper shareholders have approved Fortescue's move to acquire to remainder of the company, as the WA miner looks to bolster its base metals portfolio in Peru.

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

SSH groups' revenue grew by 25 per cent in the half year, with its work on gold project buoyed by the surging gold price

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.

Unprecedented price hikes in the value of silver have left The Perth Mint struggling to meet consumer demand for some products.

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

Mid West miner Fenix Resources is planning to more than double its output as it toasts record iron ore shipments.

Fortescue is doubling down efforts to get its African iron ore project up and running as it ships record volumes of the red rocks out of its Pilbara heartland.

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.

Gold miner Regis Resources is readying a formal capital management policy as its coffers near $1 billion off the back of surging gold prices, as it pours more funds into exploration.

Greatland has taken the drill bit to its Telfer portfolio, completing over 54,000 metres of drilling during the December quarter.

Northern Star Resources will spend around $100 million to mitigate productivity lulls at its Kalgoorlie mill expansion, with extra staff brought in as the project nears completion.

Aquila Steel has failed another court bid to challenge BHP's mining boundaries on Rio Tinto's pastoral station in the Pilbara.

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.

The state government has walked back on its plan to end subsidies for Griffin Coal by the middle of 2026, committing to an extension which could put its energy system goals at risk.

A strong finish to the year has help Rio Tinto notch record iron ore production from its Pilbara mines and reach its annual guidance.

Andrew Forrest's Wyloo has spent $200 million to buy out Newmont Gold's stake in Greatland Resources, in a move giving it 18.1 per cent of the gold producer.

New York-listed uranium giant Energy Fuels has moved to acquire Perth-headquartered Australian Strategic Materials, in a deal which values the local company at $447 million.