Peninsula restarts uranium production at Lance project after plant repairs

ASX-listed Peninsula Energy has restarted uranium precipitation and yellowcake production at its Lance project in Wyoming, following the completion of rectification work on the central processing... 

Pacgold delivers first gold at White Dam

Australian junior Pacgold on Thursday announced first gold production at the White Dam project in South Australia, marking its transition from explorer to producer. Initial production from the... 

Develop achieves steady-state production at Woodlawn copper mine

ASX-listed Develop Global has reached steady-state production at its Woodlawn copper mine in New South Wales, following a strong March quarter marked by significant increases in mining and... 

Sandfire flags lower-end FY26 output as weather, delays weigh on performance

Copper miner Sandfire Resources expects full-year production to land in the lower half of its guidance range, after operational challenges weighed on third-quarter performance. In a March quarter... 

Regis builds cash and bullion to A$1.13bn after strong March quarter

Australian gold producer Regis Resources has reported a sharp increase in its cash and bullion position for the March quarter, underpinned by solid production and strong gold prices. The company... 

Predictive Discovery-Robex merger cleared for implementation

Africa-focused Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources will proceed with their proposed merger after all conditions precedent were satisfied or waived, paving the way for completion later this... 

Fire incident halts Kayelekera processing for three weeks

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has temporarily suspended processing operations at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi following a fire that damaged electrical infrastructure, with production expected... 

WA rolls out no-interest loan scheme to support nickel sector

The Western Australian government has unveiled a A$15-million interest-free loan initiative aimed at supporting the state’s embattled nickel sector, as improving prices and sentiment offer hope for... 

Rox inks A$350m syndicated facility agreement for Youanmi

Western Australia-focused developer Rox Resources has secured A$350-million in debt funding for the development of its wholly owned Youanmi gold project. The company on Tuesday confirmed that it... 

Robex ramps up Kiniero output after first gold pour

West Africa-focused Robex Resources has reported a strong start to production at its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea, following the achievement of commercial production in February, with output... 

Barrick confirms slowing Reko Diq, extends review

Gold major Barrick Mining has confirmed it will slow development of the Reko Diq copper/gold project in Pakistan and extend an ongoing review of the asset to mid-2027, citing escalating security... 

Cascadia and Agnico Eagle form alliance

Junior Cascadia Minerals has struck a strategic alliance, earn-in agreement and equity deal with Agnico Eagle Mines, unlocking funding and technical support to advance gold/copper exploration in... 

Paladin faces legal challenge over PLS environmental approval

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has been served with a judicial review application challenging the environmental approval of its Patterson Lake South project in Canada. The application, filed in the... 

Vale Base Metals grows copper, nickel resources, 2026 drilling push targets further gains

Vale Base Metals has reported a 6% increase in its copper mineral reserves and resources to 53-million tonnes in 2025, as the company progresses plans to expand its resource base by more than 20%... 

US court backs Rhyolite Ridge plan, Ioneer reports

Australia- and US-listed Ioneer has secured a key legal victory after a US federal court upheld approvals for its flagship Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada. The US District Court for... 

Lucara closes $350m bond financing for Karowe underground expansion

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has closed a $350-million senior secured bond issue, providing the financial certainty needed to take its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana... 

Chile clears Codelco–Anglo American joint mining plan

Copper major Codelco and diversified miner Anglo American have received approval from Chile’s antitrust regulator for their planned joint operation of the adjacent Andina and Los Bronces mines.... 

Rio Tinto maintains 2026 guidance despite cyclone disruptions

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has maintained its 2026 Pilbara iron-ore shipment guidance of 323-million to 338-million tonnes, despite disruptions caused by recent cyclones in Western Australia. The... 

Valiant Gold lists on ASX after A$75m IPO

New gold entrant Valiant Gold has debuted on the ASX following the completion of an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO) that raised A$75-million. The company issued 300-million shares at... 

Metatek raises C$35m in Toronto IPO to fund growth

Airborne geoscience company Metatek-Group has raised C$35-million through an initial public offering (IPO) on the TSX. The company issued seven-million new shares at C$5.00 apiece, generating... 

AngloGold Ashanti targets 500 000 oz/y from US gold discovery

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has outlined a maiden 4.9-million-ounce mineral reserve for its Arthur gold project in Nevada, with a prefeasibility study (PFS) confirming a long-life, large-scale... 

Fenix braces for dual hit from fuel constraints and cyclone risk

Australian iron-ore producer Fenix Resources on Thursday warned that diesel shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, combined with the approach of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, were impacting mining... 

US achieves first domestic heavy rare earth oxide output in decades

North America-focused critical minerals producer Energy Fuels has marked a milestone in the development of Western rare earth supply chains, announcing on Wednesday the first US primary production... 

Syrah launches A$104m equity raise, secures strategic funding for graphite operations

Australia-based Syrah Resources on Thursday announced a fully underwritten A$104-million equity raising alongside non-binding strategic funding proposals from the US International Development... 

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine reaches end of production after 23 years

Rio Tinto has marked the end of production at its Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, concluding more than two decades of operations that yielded over 150-million carats of rough... 

A$2bn deal to secure Boyne aluminium smelter, boost energy transition

Rio Tinto, the Queensland government and the Australian federal government have announced a A$2-billion partnership to secure the long-term future of the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone, while... 

Energy security overtakes decarbonisation as resources become tools of power, says BHP's Slattery

The global mining and energy landscape has entered a period of “structural volatility” that is redefining resources from being traded commodities to instruments of national power, BHP Australia... 

EU trade deal 'major boost' for Australian mining sector

The newly concluded Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen global critical minerals supply chains and improve investment confidence in Australia’s resources... 

Terramin begins site works at Tala Hamza after land access resolved

Australia-listed Terramin has started site preparation activities at its Tala Hamza zinc project in Algeria, following the resolution of land access constraints. The company reported on Tuesday... 

Coeur lifts output outlook followng New Gold buy

US-based precious metals miner Coeur Mining has raised its 2026 production outlook and unveiled an expanded capital return programme following the completion of its acquisition of New Gold. The... 

Seabridge clears one KSM hurdle as Tudor abandons tunnel appeal

Gold developer Seabridge Gold has removed one legal hurdle to its KSM project in British Columbia after Tudor Gold abandoned an appeal relating to the Mitchell Treaty Tunnels (MTT). The move... 

Middle East conflict raises cost risks despite stable energy base, says Atalaya CEO

London-listed Atalaya Mining has cautioned that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could push mining costs higher in 2026, even as the company maintains its production and cost guidance. CEO... 

VHM opts for full-scale development of Goschen rare earths project

Exploration and development company VHM has approved a shift to full-scale development of its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project in Victoria, abandoning a previously planned staged... 

SA election win paves way for mining reforms, says Amec

The re-election of the South Australian Labor government has provided policy certainty and a clear mandate to advance long-awaited mining and exploration reforms, industry body the Association of... 

Centaurus receives BNDES LoI for Jaguar nickel project

Australia-listed Centaurus Metals has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Brazil’s development bank, Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), for R$1-billion (about... 

Kazatomprom says geopolitical tensions yet to disrupt uranium exports

Kazakhstan-based uranium major Kazatomprom says ongoing geopolitical developments, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, have not affected its operations or financial position,... 

Neometals re-enters upstream with US lithium-potash JV

ASX-listed Neometals is returning to upstream resource development with the acquisition of a controlling stake in a lithium/potash brine project in the US. The company will earn a 51% interest in... 

Strategic Minerals lifts Redmoor tungsten recovery

Strategic Minerals on Friday reported a significant improvement in tungsten recovery at its Redmoor tungsten/tin/copper project in the UK, with results from a new metallurgical study expected to... 

US-Japan deal targets supply chains, backs deep-sea minerals push

The US and Japan have unveiled a new critical minerals action plan aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience, with a key focus on advancing cooperation in deep-sea mining. Announced on... 

NSW shuts door on new greenfield coal mines as transition strategy unveiled

The New South Wales (NSW) government will no longer consider applications for new standalone greenfield coal mines, it announced on Friday, unveiling a policy aimed at balancing emissions reduction...