Latest Mining 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.

WA1 Resources has reported exceptional high-grade niobium drill results from its Luni Niobium Project, extending mineralisation and setting the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Lunnon Metals has reported significant gold intercepts at its Paringa West prospect, confirming a promising new geological structure within the prolific St Ives gold camp. The results bolster the company’s exploration ambitions in Western Australia’s renowned Foster-Baker Project.

Eastern Metals Limited will have its trading suspension lifted on 9 January 2026, marking its return to the ASX after meeting key listing requirements.

Alkane Resources delivered a robust December quarter with 43,663 ounces of gold equivalent production and a significant increase in cash and bullion holdings to A$246 million. The company maintains its FY2026 production guidance amid ongoing exploration and development.

Northern Star Resources has confirmed a downgrade to its FY26 gold production guidance following operational challenges, including a primary crusher failure and processing issues at key sites. The company affirms compliance with ASX disclosure rules and outlines the timeline of its awareness and announcements.

Ryzon Materials Limited faces ASX scrutiny over the timing and disclosure of a $1 million advance from Xinhai Mining, with the company responding to regulatory queries and committing to improved governance.

Norwest Minerals has advanced its gold and silver projects with significant drilling campaigns and a strategic focus on its high-grade silver discovery, leveraging soaring silver prices and new geophysical data.

Green Technology Metals has extended its Letter of Interest with Export Development Canada for up to C$100 million in financing, reinforcing the strategic development of its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Altair Minerals has unlocked significant high-grade gold intercepts from historic drilling at its North Peters Prospect and identified a new promising target at Kmung within the Greater Oko Project in Guyana.

Chariot Resources has signed a non-binding MOU with Fujian Jinjianqiao to explore offtake, financing, and local processing for its Nigerian lithium projects, aiming to accelerate commercialisation.