Mining

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.

Fenix has secured the full mining rights over the Weld Range project from China's Sinosteel Midwest Corporation under a $60 million deal, bolstering its resource base in the Mid West.

MAC Copper's shareholders have greenlit a $1.6 billion takeover deal as cross-border copper M&A heats up.

The importance of rare earths has prompted Western governments to intervene in the market in an effort to shore up alternative supply chains.

Capricorn Metals executive chair Mark Clark says the company remains on course to become a successful mid-tier gold producer.

Dual-listed Civmec recorded a 34 per cent net profit drop to $42.5 million last financial year, but insists the future is bright with a record order book worth $1.25 billion.

Mineral Resources has slid to an $896 million loss for the full year, driven by sizeable impairments against its mothballed Bald Hill mine and weak lithium and iron ore prices.

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Mixed metals miner South32 has returned to profit on the back of strong operating margins across its global commodities portfolio.

A day after announcing a half-year profit of $215 million, West African Resources has entered a trading halt.

Mineral Resources' new chair Malcolm Bundey has offered no new clarity on Chris Ellison's planned succession, as the departure window continues to narrow.

Lynas Rare Earths will raise as much as $815 million to accelerate its growth, as it pushes to capitalise on a growing appetite outside China for rare earth products.