Latest Mining Companies News

Eagle Mountain Mining has launched a Placement Options Offer for 61.3 million options attaching to recent placement shares, potentially raising $1.23 million upon exercise. The offer supports ongoing exploration and strategic initiatives in Arizona copper projects.

Yari Minerals has appointed seasoned coal geologist Courtney Taylor as Executive Director and incoming Managing Director to spearhead the Rolleston South Coal Project’s next phase. This leadership change marks a strategic pivot as the company prepares for feasibility studies.

Wia Gold has appointed mining veteran Henk Diederichs as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic shift as the Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia moves toward a Definitive Feasibility Study.

AuKing Mining has secured $1.5 million through a two-stage share placement, including free-attaching options, to fund exploration and strategic growth initiatives.

Amanda Lacaze, the CEO who transformed Lynas Rare Earths from a struggling startup to an ASX50 powerhouse, has announced her retirement. The company is now searching for a new leader to guide its next growth phase.

Magnetic Resources NL reports promising diamond drilling results at its Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit, indicating potential to expand the current 1.94 million ounce resource with significant underground extensions.

Capstone Copper Corp. has been hit by a strike at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with Union #2 representing 22% of the workforce initiating industrial action that could reduce production by up to 30%. The company is committed to resolving the dispute through dialogue while maintaining safe operations.

The Singapore International Commercial Court has dismissed Poland’s challenge to GreenX Metals’ £183 million Energy Charter Treaty compensation, reinforcing the company’s significant legal victory.

QGold Pty Ltd has raised its takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares to $0.21 and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling a firm final bid in the ongoing acquisition attempt.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

Alara Resources' joint venture in Oman is under legal scrutiny as local residents seek to halt operations and challenge project licences. The company disputes the claims and continues production while monitoring developments.

IPD Group has acquired Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million, enhancing its mining sector footprint and delivering an 11.5% EPS accretion in FY25 pro forma. The deal positions IPD for expanded cross-selling and deeper customer ties with Australia's largest miners.