Diversified mining giant BHP has announced an agreement with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock, to fund nearly half of the Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) inland power network, unlocking $2-billion while retaining full operational control of...
Gold miner Contango ORE and explorer Dolly Varden Silver on Monday announced an all-stock merger to create a new North American mid-tier precious-metals producer with operating cash flow, development assets and exploration upside across Alaska and British Columbia....
Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha as part of a $150 million partnership with Gemco Rail. The collaboration will see Gemco build 100 rail cars in Western Australia (WA), in an initiative that will support...
Stabilised global markets hold the key to continued minerals and metals price growth in 2026, according to a new report by BMI. The report said prices will likely edge higher as trade tensions and tariff uncertainties subside, with robust demand expected for critical...
Silver and copper have replaced gold as the hot metal trade heading into 2026, with institutional and retail traders positioning for record rallies. Silver has nearly doubled this year, with most gains occurring in the past two months due to a historic supply squeeze...
A major step has been made in delivering net zero outcomes to mining operations in the Pilbara with the first Caterpillar (Cat) battery-electric haul trucks arriving at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine. The collaboration between BHP and Rio...
