February 4, 2026

Idemitsu and partners to build natural graphite anode supply chain

Japan relies heavily on imported graphite, making stable sourcing a key challenge.

February 3, 2026

Sunrise Energy expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says

Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12 billion US critical minerals stockpile.

February 3, 2026

Regis revives McPhillamys after gold rally, dam rethink

A redesigned waste plan and surging gold prices give Regis fresh momentum on a NSW mine long stalled by federal intervention.

February 2, 2026

Metso acquires MRA Automation in Australia

Multiskilled Resources Australia Pty is a privately owned engineering company based in Newcastle.

February 2, 2026

Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks

Citi has a long-standing relationship with Glencore, having advised the miner and trader on several major transactions.

February 2, 2026

BHP selects largest intake for Xplor program

The 2026 cohort will feature 10 companies -- the most ever -- with a total seed funding of $5 million.

February 2, 2026

UK firm signs deal with Mitsui to make iron ore pellets from Pilbara material

Under the preliminary agreement, Binding Solutions will use its technology to turn lower-grade "fines" iron ore material from the Pilbara into pellets.

January 30, 2026

CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive

Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly.

January 30, 2026

Rio and Glencore set to extend deadline for talks on mega deal

A particular concern for Rio is how to value Glencore’s copper business, Bloomberg reported.

January 30, 2026

Australia says US price floor backdown won’t derail its critical minerals strategy

Australia has been positioning itself as a critical minerals alternative to China.