Australia Mining

Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine.

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) secured a $200 million support package from the federal and Tasmanian governments to keep operating its Bell Bay aluminium smelter.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) completed a gold smelt at its Blackjack Gold Operation, producing 313.6 ounces of gold doré.

Tartana Minerals (ASX:TAT) entered into a strategic investment agreement with international group Xingye to raise approximately $5.2 million.

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) entered a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Meteoric Resources (ASX:MEI) in an all-share deal worth $968 million.

MC Mining (ASX:MCM) reduced its net loss after tax by 51% to US$17.8 million for the financial year ended June 30.

Delta Lithium (ASX:DLI) has announced planned drill testing on six new reconnaissance targets at its Yinnetharra Project.

Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has secured state planning approval to continue operations at its Hunter Valley complex until 2045.

Morella (ASX:1MC) identified high-grade rubidium and lithium targets from rock chip sampling at its Mac Well Project.

Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) has confirmed its Kangankunde concentrate exports remain unaffected by Malawi's 2025 executive order.

Black Cat Syndicate (ASX:BC8) expects wholly owned gold production to increase 14–30% in FY27 to 80,000–90,000 ounces.

Atomic Eagle (ASX:AEU) executed a mining convention with the Republic of Niger to re-establish a 60% controlling stake in the 116.5 million pound Madaouela Uranium Project.