Funding

Coates takes a climb for sick kids

When the ‘Coates climbers’ laced up their joggers for the annual Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn on May 25, they weren’t just aiming to conquer Sydney’s steepest street – they were raising vital funds for sick kids with every stride. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 30, 2025, 11:07 amMay 30, 2025

Encounter Resources has regained full ownership of its Yeneena copper project in Western Australia’s highly prospective Paterson Province.

Copper, Discovery, Funding, Gold, IGO, Mining services, News, Partnerships

Encounter regains ownership over Yeneena

Encounter Resources has reclaimed full ownership over its Yeneena copper project in the highly prospective Paterson Province of Western Australia. Read More

Dylan BrownMay 28, 2025, 10:35 amMay 28, 2025

Alumina, ESG, Funding, News, South32, Sustainability, Technology

South32 gains funding for Worsley Alumina

South32 will begin seeking new pathways to reduce emissions at its Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia. Read More

Dylan BrownMay 28, 2025, 8:54 amMay 28, 2025

BHP, Copper, Critical minerals, Discovery, Funding, Mining services, News, Nickel, Partnerships, Platinum group metals, Technology

BHP drives critical minerals exploration in Norway

BHP and Kingsrose Mining will renew their Finnmark Alliance for another year, bolstering exploration of nickel, copper and platinum group elements (PGE) in Norway. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 27, 2025, 10:22 amMay 27, 2025

Copper, Funding, Gold, Newmont, News

Greatland a step closer to ASX debut

As part of its plans to gain an ASX cross-listing by the June 2025 quarter, Greatland Gold is seeking to raise $50 million via an initial public offering (IPO). Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 26, 2025, 4:13 pmMay 27, 2025

Critical minerals, Discovery, Funding, Government announcements, Mining Commodities, Mining services, News

Tasmania drives exploration

The Tasmanian Government’s Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) has hit a key expenditure milestone, with a total investment of $8.2 million having been invested since 2018. Read More

Dylan BrownMay 26, 2025, 10:26 amMay 26, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Lithium, News, Partnerships, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto appointed partner for ‘world-class’ lithium project

Rio Tinto has been named the preferred development partner for the Salares Altoandinos lithium project in Chile by Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI). Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 23, 2025, 9:01 amMay 25, 2025

BHP, Education, Funding, News, Recruitment

BMA-funded students celebrate graduating

Three students supported by the partnership between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) have graduated in Mackay, Queensland, bolstering the partnership between both companies. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 19, 2025, 7:36 amMay 19, 2025

Critical minerals, Discovery, Financial reports, Funding, Government announcements, Mining services, News

How the latest NT Budget benefits the resources sector

The Northern Territory (NT) Government has unveiled its 2025–26 Budget, revealing key investments in the NT’s mining and resources sectors. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 14, 2025, 7:30 amMay 14, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, Kathleen Valley project, Liontown Resources, Lithium, Mining services, News

WA Government lends a hand to Liontown

Liontown Resources has secured a $15 million interest free loan from the Western Australian Government under the $50 million Lithium Industry Loan Facility. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 8, 2025, 8:40 amMay 8, 2025

Funding, Gold, Mining services, News

A Brightstar for growth

Brightstar Resources has executed a $US11.5 million ($17.8 million) revolving stockpile finance facility with Ocean Partners Australia – a trading services provider – to aid the production ramp-up at its Laverton hub in Western Australia. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 6, 2025, 10:23 amMay 6, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, Leadership changes, News, Rare earths, Regulatory changes

What are the Federal Government’s plans for mining?

Anthony Albanese has been re-elected as Australia’s Prime Minister, with peak mining industry bodies welcoming the news. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 5, 2025, 8:31 amMay 5, 2025

Cyprium Metals will own 100 per cent ownership of the Paterson exploration project, after IGO Limited elected to withdraw from the joint venture.

Copper, Funding, M&A, News, Partnerships

Cyprium gains full ownership of Paterson

Cyprium Metals will own 100 per cent of the Paterson exploration project in Western Australia after IGO elected to withdraw from the joint venture. Read More

Dylan BrownApril 24, 2025, 10:26 amApril 24, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, Mining services, News, Project approval

Collie projects power ahead

International Graphite has commenced a battery anode material feasibility study for its proposed downstream processing operation in Collie, Western Australia. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 24, 2025, 9:01 amApril 24, 2025

Funding, Government announcements, News

WA funds new exploration opportunities

The Western Australian Government has announced $11.2 million in funding through the latest round of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS), designed to encourage exploration for the long-term sustainability of the resources sector. Read More

Dylan BrownApril 24, 2025, 8:42 amApril 24, 2025

BHP, Closure, Coal, Funding, Mining services, News, Partnerships, Sustainability

BHP to explore pumped hydro potential at Mt Arthur

BHP has partnered with ACCIONA Energía to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage project at the Mt Arthur coal operation in New South Wales, which will cease mining by June 2030. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 16, 2025, 2:27 pmApril 16, 2025

BHP, Copper, Funding, News

BHP to spend billions on copper expansion in Chile

BHP has revealed plans to invest $US13 billion ($20.5 billion) over the next decade to grow its copper operations in Chile. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 15, 2025, 2:11 pmApril 15, 2025

BHP, Community, Funding, News, Sustainability

BHP renews Care for Hedland partnership

BHP has committed to two more years of its partnership with Care for Hedland, marking two decades of collaboration between the organisations. Read More

Eliza FreemanApril 14, 2025, 10:34 amApril 14, 2025

Discovery, Funding, Lithium, News, Partnerships

SQM finalises iTech partnership for Reynolds Range

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), one of the world’s largest lithium chemicals producers, and iTech Minerals have finalised their farm-in agreement to develop the Reynolds Range project in the Northern Territory. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 14, 2025, 10:00 amApril 14, 2025

Bravus Mining, Community, Funding, News

Bravus’ latest round of community grants

Bravus Mining and Resources is inviting not-for-profits and community groups across regional Queensland to apply for its 2025 Community Partnership Program. Read More

Dylan BrownApril 10, 2025, 9:53 amApril 10, 2025