Latest Mining Sector News

Coronado Global Resources is in confidential talks with Stanwell Limited about revising coal supply agreements and securing a potential $150 million loan to bolster liquidity. While discussions are ongoing, no deal has been finalized.

Spartan Resources Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for Ramelius Resources Limited to acquire all Spartan shares, creating a leading Australian gold producer with a pro forma market capitalization of $5.3 billion.

Pursuit Minerals has withdrawn its previously stated 5,000 tonnes per annum lithium production target, clarifying it was an aspirational figure not compliant with ASX rules. The company urges investors to avoid relying on this figure for investment decisions.

Focus Minerals has completed the sale of its Laverton Gold Project to Genesis Minerals for A$250 million in cash, marking a significant shift in its asset portfolio. The company now turns its attention to optimising operations at its Coolgardie Gold Project.

Challenger Gold Limited has voluntarily suspended its ASX trading pending a significant capital raising announcement, signaling potential strategic moves ahead.

Star Minerals has completed a $1.6 million placement, welcoming Bain Global Resources as a strategic investor and gearing up for drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project.

Pursuit Minerals has dispatched high-purity lithium carbonate samples from its Argentine pilot plant to potential partners, advancing feasibility studies for a 5,000tpa operation while exploring strategic acquisitions in precious and base metals.

Metals X Limited has announced a pre-conditional voluntary cash partial offer to acquire up to 28% of Greentech Technology International Limited at HK$0.35 per share, aiming to increase its stake in the joint venture behind the Renison Tin Mine. The offer follows Greentech's failure to meet pre-conditions for a full takeover and comes amid ongoing trading suspension and delayed financial results.

West African Resources aligns with Burkina Faso's 2024 Mining Code, increasing the government's equity stake in its projects while maintaining its 2025 gold production targets.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $2.24 million, aiming to fund key exploration projects across Brazil, the US, and Nevada. The offer carries significant dilution risks for non-participating shareholders and underscores ongoing operational uncertainties.

Magnum Mining and Exploration has initiated a $2.2 million entitlement offer at a significant discount, aiming to strengthen its capital base and fund key projects in Australia and the US.

Manuka Resources is poised to restart silver production at its Wonawinta Mine targeting 13.2 million ounces, while progressing its large-scale vanadium-titanium-magnetite project in New Zealand with a robust $1.26 billion valuation.