Latest Australian Resources News

Carbine Resources has been granted a long-term mining lease for its Muchea Silica Sand Project, marking a significant step forward while awaiting further regulatory approvals.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised a joint venture to develop the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, marking a major step toward establishing Australia’s inaugural fluorite mining and processing operation.

Melbana Energy advances its Cuban Block 9 operations with the Alameda-2 workover and prepares to drill Amistad-2, while announcing maiden resource estimates offshore Western Australia’s AC/P70 permit.

International Graphite's Springdale Project achieves over 99.95% purity in graphite purification tests coordinated by Marubeni, signaling strong potential for battery market supply.

South32 has obtained federal environmental approval for its Worsley Mine Development Project, paving the way for sustained bauxite mining and alumina production through at least fiscal year 2036.

IMDEX reported a 10% revenue decline in 1H25 amid subdued global exploration activity but delivered a robust 28% increase in EBITDA, maintaining a strong 30% margin and positioning itself for growth.

IMDEX Limited reported resilient half-year results for FY2025, achieving half-on-half revenue growth and maintaining margins despite a challenging mining exploration environment. The company strengthened its balance sheet and declared an interim dividend, positioning itself for future growth.

Novo Resources has significantly expanded its Australian exploration footprint through three new high-potential farm-in and joint venture agreements, while maintaining a robust financial position with A$12.1 million in cash and A$43.8 million in investments.

Podium Minerals has become the first Australian platinum group metals developer to join the World Platinum Investment Council, gaining access to vital market intelligence and global industry engagement ahead of production.

Whitebark Energy moves forward with its bid to acquire King Energy, initiating advanced remote sensing studies to pinpoint hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon emissions in South Australia's Officer Basin. These efforts set the stage for targeted geochemical surveys and seismic exploration in 2025.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in a A$200 million convertible note investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, marking a pivotal step toward developing Australia's first ore-to-oxide rare earths processing operation at Nolans.