Australia Mining

Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) announced the strategic divestment of its 70% interest in the Meyas Sand Project located in Sudan.

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) announced the signing of a binding letter of intent with the United States Department of War.

Global mining giant South32 (ASX:S32) placed its Mozal Aluminium smelter on "care and maintenance" as of March 15.

Enterprise Metals has announced high-grade assay results from its maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Cuddingwarra North rare earth element (REE) project in Western Australia.

The 14-hole program targeting the Emily Well prospect saw 13 holes intersect total rare earth oxides (TREO) above 300ppm, with 10 holes exceeding 400ppm.

Rio Tinto has halted all mining operations at its Kennecott site in Utah following the death of a contract employee on Thursday.

The fatal incident occurred at the Bingham Canyon Mine, prompting an immediate suspension of both surface and underground activities to allow for a full investigation.

Kincora Copper (ASX:KCC) announced an expansion and the commencement of advanced geophysical exploration at its wholly owned Cowal East Project.

Tivan (ASX:TVN) has formalised a landmark community development initiative with the Central Land Council, committing up to $1 million in grant funding over the next four years.

Power Minerals (ASX:PNN) announced an expansion of its portfolio through a binding letter of intent to acquire the Morro do Ferro Rare Earth Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

The Western Australian Government and mining titan Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) have committed to doubling the capacity of the $1.1 billion Dampier seawater desalination plant.

Ausgold (ASX:AUC) expanded its drilling campaign at the Katanning Gold Project following a series of high-grade assay results from its Central and Southern Zones.

Australian rare earths developer Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) has fended off an attempt by a Beijing-based shareholder to overhaul its leadership.

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) has secured a regulatory victory following the 10-year renewal of its operating licence for the Lynas Malaysia facility.