Kinetiko Energy: developing South Africa’s largest onshore natural gas resource solution

Kinetiko Energy (ASX:KKO) is an onshore gas exploration and development company focused on the commercialization of shallow conventional gas resources in the South African province of Mpumalanga. The exploration assets are strategically located near aging coal-fired power stations and existing energy infrastructure, allowing Kinetiko to supply gas to a domestic market struggling with persistent power […]

High-quality REE results upgraded at Desert Star as surface sampling yields up to 66,810 ppm TREO

Bayan Mining and Minerals Ltd (ASX: BMM; “BMM” or “the Company”) is pleased to report significant high-quality rare earth element (REE) results from follow-up surface geochemical sampling at the 100% owned Desert Star Project in San Bernardino County, California, USA. Highlights Significant increase in surface REE qualities: Follow-up surface sampling yielded significantly higher total rare […]

BHP and Rio Tinto join forces: unlocking 200 million tonnes of iron ore potential

BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) are work together to unpack up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore under two non-binding memoranda of understanding. The companies said on Wednesday (Jan 14) that mining and extraction will be carried out at BHP’s Yandi and Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina operations, which are about 80 kilometers apart. “This […]

2025: a pivotal year for Australian mining – Discover the top five groundbreaking stories

From boardroom decisions to billions of dollars worth of construction projects, 2025 was a defining year for Australian mining companies as they navigated changes in the global landscape. Escalating trade tensions, changing US tariff policies and increased geopolitical risk have reshaped export strategies and investor sentiment, in addition to demand for crucial minerals. Against this […]

Large exit hole shows the continuity of the stroke of high quality copper

Buyer limited (ASX: CBE, Cobre of Company) is pleased to announce initial results from the Cosmos Target drilling program (see ASX announcement October 23, 2025) at its wholly owned Ngami Copper Project (NCP), Botswana. HIGHLIGHTS: Visual mineralization estimates, supported by pXRF analysis, have defined a promising intersection of vein, cleavage and fracture-hosted chalcocite mineralization in […]

Australian Gina Rinehart is now the largest shareholder of MP Materials

Gina Rinehart, owner and CEO of private Australian mining company Hancock Prospecting, has become the largest shareholder of rare earths company MP Materials (NYSE:MP). Rinehart’s stake in MP, which she owns through Hancock, now stands at 8.4 percent. According to BloombergHancock added 1 million shares to his MP position in the third quarter. After MP’s […]

Barrick faces pressure from activists after Elliott makes a big bet

Elliott Investment Management has reportedly taken a large stake in Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B), the The Financial Times reports this on Tuesday (Nov. 18), increasing activist pressure on the gold producer, which is already facing escalating operational problems and a leadership shake-up. The moves come just weeks after the abrupt exit in September from former CEO […]