Latest Australian Mines News

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

SSH Group has landed a $2.53 million strategic placement from Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services, marking a pivotal step in its evolution into a vertically integrated mining powerhouse.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Aquirian Limited has secured a $2.3 million strategic placement with Topgroup and signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to form Drillforce WA, a 50 – 50 joint venture combining their drilling and blasting expertise.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Patronus Resources reports a robust $70 million in cash and investments alongside 2.3 million ounces of gold equivalent resources, underpinning a multi-commodity growth strategy across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Australian Mines Limited has secured key approvals to begin a ~1,000m drilling program at its high-grade Flemington scandium project, positioning itself strategically amid tightening Chinese rare earth export controls.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

NH3 Clean Energy has signed a pivotal MoU with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Oceania Marine Energy to develop clean ammonia bunkering at the Port of Dampier by 2030, advancing decarbonisation in maritime shipping.

Buxton Resources has significantly expanded its Centurion Project in Western Australia, securing a new exploration license and preparing for geophysical surveys following encouraging drillhole assays.

Kuniko Limited has completed the earn-in agreement to acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt, with drilling set to commence soon. This milestone expands Kuniko’s portfolio of strategic minerals critical to the energy transition.

Ramelius Resources has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.05 per share for FY2025, alongside details of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing.