Australia Mining

AusQuest (ASX:AQD) extended its drilling programme at the Coober Pedy Iron-Oxide Copper-Gold Project.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) appointed Terry Bowen as an independent non-executive director to its board starting on Sept. 1.

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and government authorities executed an agreement to deliver a $2.5 billion, 10-year funding package for the Tomago aluminium smelter.

Great Southern Mining (ASX:GSN) has commenced an 18-hole reverse circulation drilling programme at the Amy Clarke discovery.

Liberty Metals (ASX:LIB) announced a binding four-year option agreement to acquire a 90% interest in the Oko North and Oko South Gold Projects.

Wia Gold (ASX:WIA) received firm commitments to raise $125 million through an institutional placement priced at $0.425 per share.

Almonty Industries (ASX:AII) reported a net income of CAD$181.8 million for the second quarter of 2026.

Tartana Minerals (ASX:TAT) completed a placement agreement with Xingye Gold (Hong Kong) Mining to raise $2.3 million.

Tungsten Mining (ASX:TGN) commenced major reverse circulation and diamond drilling programmes at its 100%-owned Watershed Tungsten Project.

Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) has entered into a binding deed to acquire Hammer Metals (ASX:HMX) for approximately $80.7 million.

Kuniko (ASX:KNI) secured a 51% ownership and control stake in the Commonwealth-Silica Hill Gold-Silver-Copper Project.

Newmont (ASX:NEM) and Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) agreed to a US$1.95 billion settlement in relation to its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture.