Mining

Osborne Park-based XRF Scientific plans to move to full ownership of its subsidiary Orbis Mining, in an acquisition valued at nearly $4 million.

Rare earths aspirant Hastings Technology Metals has attracted a $7 million investment from Hong Kong producer JL Mag Rare-Earth Co to advance its flagship project.

Gold aspirant Asra Minerals has announced Rob Longley's resignation as the company’s managing director.

Cosmos Metals managing director James Merrillees believes the junior is well placed to unlock the potential of its Kanowna gold project in the Goldfields.

A Westgold Resources subsidiary will pay more than $400,000 after a worker’s arm was trapped in a conveyor at a processing operation in the state's Mid West.

WA gold merger aspirants Westgold and Karora will amend their $1.2 billion agreement at the direction of the Takeovers Panel, but a standstill clause on rival Ramelius Resources will remain.

Horizon Minerals has announced its ore sale agreement with Paddington Gold – a wholly owned subsidiary of Norton Gold Fields – will be extended.

The environmental watchdog is recommending approving South32’s expansion of its bauxite mine and refinery with strict conditions after a rigorous consultation period.

Emerald Resources has achieved a record full year production of 114,076 ounces of gold for the 2024 financial year, up 5,210oz from the prior corresponding period.

Red 5, Ramelius Resources and Regis Resources have each unveiled major milestones ahead of company reporting season, as bumper gold prices drive records.

West Perth-based Audalia Resources has received ministerial approval for its Medcalf project, located 470 kilometres south-east of Perth.

A giant Pilbara mine enmeshed in a dispute between its owner and Clive Palmer is likely to cease operations within the next few years, a Supreme Court judge has found.

ASX-listed Firetail Resources has appointed Glenn Poole as its chief executive officer, effective from July 8.

West African Resources has announced it will raise $150 million, as it moves towards first production at its Kiaka gold project in Burkina Faso next year.

Junior miner Fenix Resources will dust the cobwebs off its Shine iron ore mine in WA’s Mid West by the end of the year.

Westgold Resources has trumpeted the growth potential of its impending merger with Karora Resources, after maximising the value of its gold last financial year.

Broome may be growing and changing but some things remain, with economic benefit, community and the environment a constant source of public debate.

Delta Lithium is suing the contractor it hired to build an accommodation village at its Mt Ida mine site in a bid to recover half a million dollars.

Rio Tinto has increased its stake in Perth-based Sovereign Metals to 19.76 per cent, becoming the company’s largest shareholder.

Administrators of Abra Mining have secured a $10 million funding to avoid cutting jobs or suspending the Gascoyne lead mine operation.

Chalice Mining's shares have tumbled by about 19 per cent after it announced an early-stage development deal with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation.

The value of gold rose 15 per cent in local dollar terms over the first six months of 2024, hitting record levels driven by geopolitical tensions and wavering economic growth indicators.

Mid-tier gold player Ramelius Resources has secured a revolving debt facility worth $175 million from a syndicate of banks, in a move to free up its financial flexibility.

Uranium exploration company Deep Yellow has appointed South African-headquartered Nedbank as its bookrunner and mandated lead arranger for its flagship Tumas project in Namibia.

Mineral exploration company Centaurus Metals has released the feasibility study for its Jaguar nickel-sulphide project in northern Brazil.

Liontown Resources has secured $US250 million ($A379 million) from Korea's LG Energy Solution to help fund its flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project.

Fortescue has inked a new deal with Liebherr to develop an autonomous system capable of controlling the miner’s zero emissions iron ore haulage fleet.

Junior explorer Ausgold has begun its 2025 financial year by announcing two additions to its management team.

West Perth-based Saturn Metals has announced it will raise $14 million to accelerate progress at its Apollo Hill gold project in the Goldfields.

Former Fortescue Metals chief executive Fiona Hick has taken up a role at Evolution Mining, almost a year after her abrupt exit from the Andrew Forrest-led iron ore business.

Arafura Rare Earths has moved one step closer to a final investment decision for its Nolans Project with a $150 million commitment from the Export-Import Bank of Korea.

Sierra Rutile has entered into a binding bid implementation agreement with Gemcorp Commodities Assets, its largest shareholder.