Latest Australian Mining News

Yari Minerals’ latest drilling results at the Rolleston South Coal Project reveal thicker-than-expected coal seams with promising low-ash, high-yield qualities, hinting at a potential upgrade to semi-soft metallurgical coal.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares in Venus Metals Corporation Limited at a 21% premium, aiming to consolidate control and potentially delist the explorer.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Corazon Mining has formalised a key land access agreement with the Marputu Aboriginal Corporation, securing tenure and advancing exploration plans at its Two Pools Gold Project in Western Australia.

Alfabs Australia Limited reported robust financial gains in FY2025, including a maiden dividend and major contract completion, while signaling cautious optimism for 2026 amid softer markets and uncertain project pipelines.

Magnetite Mines has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle as its Razorback Iron Ore Project’s Mining Lease Proposal passes the South Australian Government’s validity assessment, paving the way for detailed technical review and public consultation.

Kaili Resources has reported significant rare earth element assay results from its recent aircore drilling program in South Australia’s Limestone Coast region, highlighting notable TREO concentrations that suggest strong exploration potential.

Emu NL announces the departure of CEO Adrian Griffin and the appointment of Non-Executive Director Peter Swiridiuk as interim CEO, signaling a leadership transition at the mining explorer.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

Tarrina Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Rox 1 and Rox 2 Pty Ltd, securing key gold projects across NSW and South Australia, while successfully raising $5 million and moving closer to ASX reinstatement.

Patronus Resources (ASX – PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $78 million in cash and investments alongside a 2.3 million ounce gold equivalent resource base, underpinning a multi-commodity growth strategy across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Scorpion Minerals has inked a strategic MOU with Chinese battery materials giant GreatPower, unlocking USD 10 million in staged funding to accelerate lithium project development in Western Australia.