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The stability of Australian energy markets is under increasing threat as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts critical global supply chains.

Javelin Minerals (ASX:JAV) announced a binding agreement to acquire the Central Yilgarn Gold Project.

ANZ Group ASX:ANZ) appointed Tammy Medard as its new group executive for business and private banking.

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) entered into a binding asset purchase agreement to acquire eight KFC restaurants in Germany.

Liontown (ASX:LTR) posted its financial result for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025, characterised by a ramp-up in operational activity at its flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.

Triangle Energy (Global) (ASX:TEG) has entered into a joint study agreement for a high-potential offshore exploration area in Indonesia.

The Federal Government announced that oil companies and retailers face staggering $100 million fines for exploiting Middle East tensions.

The International Energy Agency announced that its 32 member nations have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.

Middle Island Resources (ASX:MDI) confirmed a large-scale gold system emerging at the Zabrnjica target within its Priboj Project.

A fresh proportional takeover bid has been launched for Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI).

Antares Metals (ASX:AM5) announced assay results from its recently completed reverse circulation drilling program at the Queens Gift Uranium Project.

Tensions in North Queensland's mining sector have reached a breaking point as workers at Glencore’s Townsville copper refinery prepare to walk off the job on March 13.

Corazon Mining (ASX:CZN) executed a diamond drilling contract with K-Drill, marking a milestone for its 100% owned Two Pools Gold Project.

Australian industrial disputes fell in number during the December quarter of 2025, yet the scale and impact of these conflicts grew significantly.

Imugene (ASX:IMU) has launched a multi-pronged $20 million capital raising initiative to accelerate its oncological research.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX:BRE) has expanded the scale of its Sulista Rare Earth District, with the target exploration strike now extending to over 17km.

Blaze Minerals (ASX:BLZ) entered into a binding agreement to acquire up to a 90% interest in three large-scale projects in Botswana.

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) announced a transformative update to its mineral resource estimate at the Round Dam deposit.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has withdrawn its production and shipment outlook for the March 2026 quarter at the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine.

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) entered into a binding heads of agreement to acquire an extensive suite of gold mining tenures.

The Australian dollar hits 45-month highs against the US dollar as RBA rate hike speculation grows.

Somerset Minerals (ASX:SMM) has commenced a 3,000-metre diamond drilling program at the Jura prospect.

Counter-drone leader DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has launched manufacturing operations within the European Union.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining (ASX:KAL) is set to launch its most extensive exploration initiative to date at the Pinjin Gold Project.