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 […]

WA1 Resources’ Luni Niobium project reaches major project status

WA1 Resources (ASX:WA1) said the Australian government has awarded its flagship Luni niobium project Major project status. The company added that this designation highlights Luni’s national significance and its potential to strengthen the Australian economy. The status also provides case management and coordinated access to the federal government through the Major Projects Facilitation Agency of […]

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 […]