Mining

A British-owned explorer hopes to add some extra icing to its Pilbara iron ore project as it tries to woo one of its giant neighbours to unlock the deposit.

A solid final quarter to FY25 has resulted in Capricorn Metals hitting the upper end of its 110,000-120,000 production guidance target.

AVZ Minerals is involved in another legal dispute relating to its Manono project, after a funder sued the West Perth company over a $US15 million agreement.

A ‘breakthrough' by Western Australian geologists supported by state government funding could lead to a modern-day gold rush.

Industry leaders have called for shorter approval timeframes to ensure critical mineral discoveries can enter development.

The first ammonia-powered iron ore bulk carriers could set sail for the Pilbara within three years under a deal signed on Thursday between BHP and one of its shipping partners.

The takeover battle for New World Resources has intensified, with rival suitors escalating bids and legal manoeuvres in pursuit of the Arizona copper play.

New Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey has taken the wheel of his new, high-profile role, while fellow iron ore miner Fortescue has welcomed a familiar face to its board.

Shipments from Kimberley Mineral Sands' Thunderbird operation in the Kimberley have been downgraded for the quarter after another interruption halted operations.

Mining leaders have called for the sector to adopt a more pragmatic approach to decarbonisation as Australia targets carbon neutrality by 2050.

Leederville-based junior Bryah Resources has appointed Greg Hill as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditional approval of the Hemi gold project snapped up in Northern Star Resources' move for De Grey Mining last year.

Junior gold miner Brightstar Resources has laid plans to bring its Laverton and Menzies camps into production and merge with fellow resources pundit Aurumin.

Strickland Metals has sold its Yandal gold project in the Goldfields to Subiaco-based junior Gateway Mining in a script-based deal worth $45 million.

Australia's resources and energy exports are forecast to decline, but gold and iron ore are a silver lining in the latest government outlook.

Liontown Resources has announced both Jon Latto and Adam Smits will depart the company in their respective roles as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

Mineral Resources has completed the sale of its mothballed Yilgarn Hub iron ore mine for a “confidential and immaterial” amount.

2024 was a difficult year for most major mining companies – except those focused on gold.

Struggling nickel and lithium producer IGO has flagged a major board restructure, with chairman Michael Nossal and other directors planning to retire as part of a downsizing.

The bidding war for New World Resources continues after Central Asia Metals (CAML) upped its bid price for the Arizona copper play for a second time.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has escalated a dispute over Northern Minerals shares, taking legal action against one of the company's foreign investors.

Days before the opening of Rio Tinto's $3.1 billion Western Range iron ore mine, one commodity pricing agency announced a bold change to its reporting metrics.

Michael Walshe-led MTM Critical Minerals has announced plans to raise $50 million towards its push into the US market, along with flagging a name change in due course.

A 500-room workforce camp built to house Mineral Resources' Onslow Iron mine workforce has been unveiled, promising premium facilities in an effort to attract and retain staff.

Three hundred and sixty seven days ago, Bannerman Energy tapped investors for $85 million. On Thursday, it again has gone to the market to raise an additional $85 million.

Tasmea has forecast a $70 million net profit after tax for FY26 – up 34 per cent year-on-year – as it scales its national footprint.

Lynas Rare Earths chief Amanda Lacaze has weighed in on Gina Rinehart's role in the failed $10 billion mega-merger of her company and MP Materials, which broke down last year.

The environmental watchdog has backed Rio Tinto's expansion of its West Angelas iron ore operation but with conditions to mitigate impacts on Karijini National Park.

WA is under pressure from other nations wanting to replicate the state's iron ore success story, BHP's Tim Day says, though he is confident Simandou is no Pilbara killer.

Bill Beament's Develop Global has raised $180 million through a placement designed to accelerate growth, while walking away from a plan to sell a part-stake in its Woodlawn mine.

Uranium producer Paladin Energy has announced Paul Hemburrow has been appointed managing director and chief executive, succeeding Ian Purdy.

Gina Rinehart has lashed net zero as “unobtainable and expensive”, while celebrating Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto's Hope Downs 2 $2.5 billion investment call.