Today
Pilot Energy to raise capital amid offshore approach
Street Talk understands the ASX-listed company, which has been suspended from the bourse since December, will on Monday launch a $5 million capital raising.
Greatland Gold taps broking trio for Aussie cross-listing
The Western Australia miner has appointed Bank of America, Barrenjoey Capital Partners and Canaccord Genuity to its broking lineup
This Month
Rio Tinto and Mitsui target billionaire Creasy’s Pilbara iron ore
The giant miner and Japanese trading house have bid $75 million for the legendary prospector’s iron ore tenements.
Rio says Australian dividends at risk if investors back activist fund
ASX shareholders will vote on whether to force the miner to review its dual-company structure and end its primary London listing next month.
Australian exports safe from Trump’s ‘beautiful coal’ dream
The president’s push to reinvigorate the US coal industry will not seriously affect Australia dominance of exports to China, experts say, but prices are likely to fall further.
Australia’s biggest billionaire feud is over
The pair have been at loggerheads since 2022 over what Andrew Forrest claims was Kerry Stokes’ anger over mining trucks.
AustralianSuper-backed Federation Mining gears up for second half IPO
The New Zealand gold player, which is 90 per cent owned by AustralianSuper, has been talking to mid-tier brokers about a potential listing.
Mining software biz Dingo calls in Lazard’s bankers
Sources said Dingo is being shopped with $US16 million revenue forecast for next financial year.
MinRes and Chris Ellison careening down its Fury Road
The Perth miner faces a labor shortage on its marquee iron ore project.
Peabody’s $6b deal to buy Anglo’s Queensland coal mines at risk
The American giant is reviewing its options after the second fire at a project – this time Moranbah North – in the portfolio in less than 12 months.
Trump cites Australia in his ‘beautiful clean coal’ energy overhaul
US President and fossil fuel advocate Donald Trump has noted Australia’s sales to China when signing executive orders to turbocharge coal production.
Galan Lithium considers capital raising after knocking back bid
Galan is the 100 per cent owner of HMW, which – as it reminded investors at its half-year accounts – is next to the Fenix project owned by Arcadium Lithium.
Gold Road pushes for higher bid as mine study suggests vast riches
WA miner says scoping study suggests Gold Fields’ $3.3 billion bid undervalues prospects for the Gruyere joint venture.
MinRes debt anxiety grows as lithium miners walloped by tariff fears
The company’s debt is trading at an increasing discount as investors fret about billions of dollars in loans far higher than its market capitalisation.
BHP says China demand for iron ore to remain strong for several years
BHP executive Rag Udd says growth in the production of electric vehicles and other machinery in China is supporting the country’s demand for iron ore.
Board fights and mass resignations: the battle splitting the nation’s geoscientists
A bitter struggle for control of a professional association is proving that diversity, equity and inclusion remains a lightening rod for controversy.
Broken Hill Mines’ $94m reverse listing recut; offer upsized
Blue Ocean Equities has cobbled together a $20 million raising at 35¢ per share, representing a $94 million market capitalisation – nearly double the original size.
Bellevue misses gold boom as share uncertainty continues
A West Australian gold miner has failed to capitalise on record prices after low-quality ore prompts looming downgrade.
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Rio Tinto’s agitator sneaks payment in the fine print
Who knew influencers had more transparency around sponsored content than investment researchers?
Glencore seeks taxpayer bailout for Queensland copper smelter and refinery
The Swiss mining giant warned its Mt Isa copper smelter and Townsville copper refinery in Queensland were struggling and required taxpayer support.
‘We’re going to miss the boat’: departing BHP chair’s warning for Australia
Ken MacKenzie leaves with the miner in a state of relatively rare stability. But he fears Australia is failing to seize its next big opportunity.
Gold boss gets 42pc pay rise, $4m in shares despite downgrade
A series of technical setbacks has forced Westgold Resources to cut its forecast for the amount of gold it will produce this year at a time of record high prices.
MinRes and Chris Ellison face class action over ‘misleading conduct’
The loss-making miner has rejected claims its share price was “artificially inflated by the company’s misconduct” and that investors suffered losses as a result.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto unification
The huge fund intends to vote to keep Rio Tinto’s dual-listed structure, despite other shareholders supporting a bid to review it.