Latest Renewable Energy News

1414 Degrees updates on the administration of its joint venture partner Vast Solar Aurora, exploring acquisition options while progressing key renewable projects. The company also advances its October 2025 placement with shareholder-approved options now moving towards ASX quotation.

Peel Mining has initiated a 9-hole drilling program at its Southern Nights Complex in NSW, targeting expansion of its significant silver-rich polymetallic resource. The campaign aims to unlock new high-grade zones and enhance geological insights within the South Cobar Project.

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a record first half FY26 iron ore shipment of 100.2 million tonnes, alongside key progress in decarbonisation and strategic copper acquisition.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a majority interest in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, Canada, a high-grade copper-silver deposit with significant exploration potential. The company plans immediate exploration and resource development activities to unlock value in this strategically located asset.

Contact Energy's December 2025 report reveals stronger mass market sales and wholesale contracts alongside increased generation costs and ongoing renewable project developments.

Genesis Energy has reported a robust second-quarter performance for FY26, underpinned by strong hydro generation and record-low thermal output, prompting an upward revision of its full-year earnings guidance. The company’s strategic focus on portfolio flexibility and renewable projects continues to drive margin quality and operational progress.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Vulcan Energy has reported strong production test results from its LSC-1b sidetrack well, reinforcing the viability of its Phase One Lionheart lithium project in Germany. The well’s performance supports the project’s ambitious lithium and renewable energy production targets.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a 43% year-on-year revenue increase to A$201.9 million in Q2 FY26 despite a 30% drop in key NdPr production due to power disruptions and maintenance. The company also announced CEO Amanda Lacaze’s planned retirement at year-end.

Bayan Mining reports significantly enhanced rare earth element grades from follow-up surface sampling at its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for drilling approval and further exploration.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a robust quarter with high hydro inflows driving down electricity prices and the commissioning of a new geothermal unit set to enhance generation capacity.

Meridian Energy's December 2025 report reveals robust hydro storage and inflows driving higher generation and retail sales, while wholesale prices remain subdued. Customer connections have surged nearly 20% year-on-year, positioning the company strongly for 2026.