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  • VRX Silica secures major Asian offtake contracts

    14 Nov, 2025

    Research finds potential high-purity silica deposits in New South Wales

    New data has revealed the potential for high-purity silica mining in New South Wales, paving the way for the development of the critical resource in the state. Launched by Minister for Natural Resources Cour... more

  • 14 Nov, 2025

    Tasmania government closes operations at Hellyer mine

    The Tasmanian government has shut down the Hellyer mine after it fell behind on paying its debt and other compliance issues. Resources Minister Felix Ellis said the government directed Hellyer Gold Mines Pty... more

  • 13 Nov, 2025

    Australia watchdog sues AVZ Minerals over disclosure breaches

    Australia’s corporate watchdog has filed suit against suspended Western Australia mineral exploration company AVZ Minerals Ltd. for failing to disclose critical market information. The Australian Securitie... more

  • China temporarily lifts critical metal ban

    12 Nov, 2025

    China temporarily lifts US critical metals export ban

    China has suspended its ban on exporting gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, lifting a nearly year-long restriction that had significantly impacted industries reliant on these critical metals... more

  • Research finds potential high-purity silica deposits in New South Wales
    14 Nov, 2025
  • Tasmania government closes operations at Hellyer mine
    14 Nov, 2025
  • Australia watchdog sues AVZ Minerals over disclosure breaches
    13 Nov, 2025
  • China temporarily lifts US critical metals export ban
    12 Nov, 2025

South32’s shares surge on diversified commodities

12 Nov, 2025
South32, a prominent mining company, has announced that its Worsley Alumina operations have received federal environmental approval for the Worsley Mine Development Project.
South32's shares have surged 11.5 per cent over the past six months, driven by strong performances in key commodities including silver, copper, and aluminium. Analysts are increasingly recommending South32 as a buy due to the company's diversified commodity mix, long-life mine assets, and strategic portfolio reshaping that aligns well with…

MinRes, POSCO Holdings ink deal for lithium stake

12 Nov, 2025
POSCO Holdings secures strategic lithium partnership
Mineral Resources Ltd. (MinRes) has agreed to sell a stake in its lithium business to South Korea’s POSCO Holdings Inc. for US$765 million amid increasing demand for Australian lithium. Under the terms of the agreement, POSCO will acquire MinRes’ 30 per cent interest in its operational lithium for a total…

Minerals Council calls for more Indigenous ownership in mining

11 Nov, 2025
Minerals Council calls for more Indigenous ownership in mining
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has challenged Indigenous businesses and governments to consider equity frameworks alongside procurement frameworks in the resources industry. At the annual Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration conference, Matt Denyer, Principal Adviser – Indigenous Partnerships and Communities for the MCA, told delegates that the next…

IGO appoints Dr Vanessa Guthrie as new board chair

11 Nov, 2025
IGO appoints new board chair
IGO Ltd. has appointed Dr Vanessa Guthrie as non-executive director and incoming chair of the board, effective from December 1. Dr Guthrie will succeed Michael Nossal, who will step down on January 1, 2026, following a transition period. Dr Guthrie has over 40 years of experience in the resource sector…

Brightstar makes key leadership appointments

10 Nov, 2025
IGO appoints new board chair
Brightstar Resources Ltd. has appointed several experienced mining professionals to key roles to drive project development and mining operations. Brightstar appointed John Croall as general manager for mining and will lead the company’s existing operations at the Fish and Second Fortune underground operations, driving the expansion of Brightstar’s operations. Daniel…

New South Wales introduces new mine rehab cost tool

10 Nov, 2025
New South Wales introduces new mine rehab cost tool
New South Wales has introduced a new mine rehabilitation cost estimation tool and updated guidelines on rehabilitation objectives. The new estimation tool was designed to allow for the calculation of costs related to rehabilitating a mine site, as well as the amount of security deposit to be provided to the…

Polymetals resumes operations at Endeavor mine

10 Nov, 2025
Polymetals resumes operations at Endeavor mine
Polymetals Resources Ltd. has resumed operations at its Endeavor Silver-Zinc mine in Cobar, New South Wales following a fatal incident that claimed the lives of two employees. The company confirmed that rostered mining, maintenance and processing crews have returned to dayshift and will transition to continuous shift during the next…

US expands critical minerals list with copper and coal

10 Nov, 2025
U.S. expands critical minerals list
The United States has expanded its critical minerals list to include copper and metallurgical coal, underscoring Washington’s renewed drive to strengthen domestic supply chains vital to national security, manufacturing and clean energy technologies. The Department of the Interior’s (DoI) updated list, released last week, will influence federal investment, permitting decisions…