Latest Mining News

Marquee Resources retracts previous peer comparisons but reports strong Phase 2 drilling results at Mt Clement, confirming high-grade antimony across multiple zones including a newly identified Dugite Zone.

AuKing Mining announces the immediate retirement of two board members and reveals a legal dispute involving Orion Resources over the Cloncurry Gold Project, leading to a halt in their planned acquisition.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at surface over a 150m strike at its Klockartorpet Project in Sweden, revealing a 1km long uranium anomaly and multiple untested targets. The findings set the stage for further exploration and drilling plans.

McLaren Minerals’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms a robust, low-risk titanium mining project in Western Australia, projecting nearly A$900 million EBITDA over 16 years. The study highlights strong market demand and validated processing methods, setting the stage for the next development phase.

OzAurum Resources has reported promising assay results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling at Mulgabbie North, confirming consistent shallow high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting a near-term, low-cost heap leach development strategy.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

High-Tech Metals is targeting a Wagtail-scale gold discovery at the untested Bullock prospect while fast-tracking financial studies to bring Wagtail and Damsel deposits closer to production.

Amanda Lacaze, the CEO who transformed Lynas Rare Earths from a struggling startup to an ASX50 powerhouse, has announced her retirement. The company is now searching for a new leader to guide its next growth phase.

Patriot Resources has reported significant silver and gold assay results from its Phase 1 trenching at Target B1 in Zambia, confirming the presence of a near-surface polymetallic system. These findings, alongside geophysical anomalies, set the stage for expanded exploration activities.

Perpetual Resources has reported multiple high-grade lithium rock chip assays from its Renaldinho and Morro Grande projects in Brazil, confirming a fertile lithium system and setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign in 2026.