Latest Mining Companies News

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.

Dateline Resources has confirmed that recent drilling results at its Colosseum project are material information, becoming aware of their significance only after issuing a Cleansing Notice. The company assures compliance with ASX disclosure rules amid scrutiny over announcement timing.

Triton Minerals Limited has formally retracted certain visual estimates of mineralisation from its recent market update, acknowledging non-compliance with ASX reporting standards and urging investors to disregard these figures.

TerraCom Limited has announced a partially underwritten renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise approximately A$60 million to bolster its financial position amid ongoing coal price pressures. Key directors have committed to participate, while substantial shareholder Orbit Marketing stands ready to underwrite a significant portion of any shortfall.

Corella Resources has completed the first tranche of a $1 million share placement, issuing over 142 million shares at $0.0035 each. The second tranche and attached options await shareholder approval in early 2026.

US1 Critical Minerals has obtained a Federal Court undertaking preventing the transfer or encumbrance of disputed Rare Earth tenements in California, with a trial scheduled for April 2026.

Antony Sage, founding director of Cyclone Metals, has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel alleging coordinated shareholder actions to alter the board without proper disclosure. The dispute intensifies as Cyclone schedules a new meeting to consider further director removals.

Develop Global Limited has landed a significant A$200 million contract to build underground access tunnels at OceanaGold’s Waihi North Project in New Zealand, marking a major milestone for its mining services division.

South Harz Potash Limited has lodged three exploration permit applications for the Torsby West Project in Sweden, securing a 25km corridor rich in copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. This move complements their existing Glava assets and positions the company strongly in a highly prospective Scandinavian IOCG district.

Galilee Energy has appointed three new directors, including CEO Joseph Graham as Managing Director, to align its leadership with its strategic pivot to the Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana. This board refresh signals a new chapter focused on growth in the US energy sector.