Latest Mining Sector News

CZR Resources Ltd (ASX:CZR) has launched an all-scrip off-market takeover bid for Zuleika Gold Limited (ASX:ZAG), offering 0.1742 CZR shares per Zuleika share, valuing Zuleika at approximately $44.8 million and representing a premium of over 40% to recent prices.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Emeco Holdings posted a 5% rise in operating NPAT for FY26, strengthened its balance sheet with net debt down to $127 million, and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back while advancing its net zero emissions strategy.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is raising approximately $728,000 through a non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at 2.8 cents per share, accompanied by free-attaching options exercisable at 6 cents. The capital raise aims to fund maiden drilling programs and a strategic review across its key projects.

Evolution Mining delivered record FY26 profit and cash flow, declaring a 21-cent final dividend and setting a higher 60% payout policy while advancing key growth projects and acquisitions.

BHP Group Limited’s 2026 US Annual Report (Form 20-F) filed with the SEC details robust production across key assets, disciplined capital allocation, and advances in sustainability and leadership transition.

The Queensland Court of Appeal has overturned a prior Supreme Court decision that had set aside a statutory demand against Australian Pacific Coal, ordering the company to cover legal costs for both proceedings.

Zenith Minerals and Forrestania Resources have amended their takeover implementation deed, updating key terms including offer conditions, board changes, and break fees as Forrestania pursues control.

Forrestania Resources and Zenith Minerals have formalised an amended takeover implementation deed, setting out detailed terms for Forrestania's bid including offer ratios, board changes, and break fees.

Lycopodium Limited has won a A$37 million EPCM contract to develop a new silver oxide processing plant at Bolivia’s San Cristóbal Mine, aiming to boost silver production alongside existing operations.

XRF Scientific reported an 8% revenue increase to $64.4 million and a modest 1% rise in net profit after tax for FY26, underpinned by strong performances in Precious Metals and Capital Equipment divisions and the strategic acquisition of Bruker’s CGA business.

Avenira Ltd (ASX:AEV) is raising nearly $49 million through a heavily discounted three-for-two renounceable rights issue to finance the transition of its Wonarah Phosphate Project from development to production.