Latest Mining Sector News

Peninsula Energy has won a Supreme Court ruling validating a contentious nearly 20 million share issuance from February despite prospectus lapses, prompting a request to lift its trading suspension.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$11.6 million financing package from Malawi's NBS Bank, bolstering the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project with asset-backed and working capital facilities. This deal complements Lindian’s recent A$100 million placement and underscores its commitment to local partnerships.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX: ABV) reported a 28% jump in product sales revenue to $6 million for Q3 FY26, driven by strong aftermarket sales and international market traction. The company also advanced certification of its autonomous BRAKEiQ system, targeting FY27 adoption.

Mineral Resources has priced a US$1.3 billion senior unsecured notes offering to refinance higher-cost debt, reduce annual finance expenses by $48 million, and extend its weighted average debt maturity from 3.1 to 5 years.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has updated details on its fully franked 2025 final dividend, confirming the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) price and share allocation date. The USD 2.54 per share dividend is payable in multiple currencies with no discount applied to DRP shares.

SSH Group Ltd reported a 44% reduction in hire purchase debt alongside $48.4 million in rolling 12-month cash receipts, while progressing high-grade drilling and mining operations at Wagtail and Gold Duke projects.

Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) has dismissed any undisclosed material information as the cause of its recent share price jump, attributing the volatility to global geopolitical tensions impacting fertiliser raw materials.

Paladin Energy has lifted its uranium production guidance for FY2026 at the Langer Heinrich Mine, citing strong ramp-up progress and improved processing metrics. The company also trimmed capital expenditure forecasts while maintaining sales and cost outlooks amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Antilles Gold has secured $2 million through a share placement to a Chinese investor, strengthening funding for the Nueva Sabana mine construction in Cuba. The capital injection increases the joint venture loan and highlights ongoing financial manoeuvres ahead of mine commissioning.

Predictive Discovery Limited has finalized its acquisition of Robex Resources, creating a combined entity aiming for over 400,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2029. The merger consolidates two key West African gold projects under one ASX and TSX-listed company.

New Hope Corporation is raising A$300 million through a new convertible notes issue while simultaneously seeking to repurchase its existing A$300 million notes. The move coincides with elevated thermal coal prices amid Middle East tensions and ongoing operational guidance.

Desert Metals Limited has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $325,000 through new options, aiming to fund ongoing exploration at its gold prospects in Côte d’Ivoire.