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Victory Metals, Curtin University partner on HREE project

February 24, 2026March 11, 2026 Miners News

Victory Metals CEO Brendan Clark and Professor Mark Buntine

Victory Metals and Curtin University have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore heavy rare earth (HREE) and strategic defence metal project in Western Australia. “Victory, Curtin and the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer [initiative] create an unbeatable industry-academia powerhouse,” said Victory Metals Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Brendan Clark. “This partnership delivers…

Foran in final stages of McIlvenna Bay construction

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Miners News

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Foran Mining has completed 88% of the construction at its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, Canada, as of January 31. The miner said the project remains on schedule for commercial production in mid-2026 and is proceeding within budget. Full story.

Faraday Copper in talks for BHP mine in Arizona

February 23, 2026March 11, 2026 Miners News

Faraday Copper and a BHP subsidiary have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential transaction whereby Faraday would acquire BHP’s San Manuel property in Arizona. Full story.

Indonesia slashes Weda Bay Nickel JV production quota

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Miners News

French miner Eramet’s nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12 million wet metric tons for 2026, down from the initial allowance of 32 million it received for 2025, reported Reuters. PT Weda Bay Nickel will apply as soon as possible for an upward revision of the volume, the miner stated, adding that its…

Newmont accuses Barrick of NGM mismanagement

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Miners News

Newmont has sent Barrick a notice of default after finding evidence of alleged mismanagement at the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, escalating tensions between the partners, reported Bloomberg. Full story.

Exiro Nickel to acquire Thompson operations

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Miners News

Exiro Nickel has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Thompson operations in Manitoba, Canada, from Vale Base Metals. This includes the producing Thompson nickel mine, plus exploration assets in the Thompson Nickel Belt. Full story.

NSW had record mining jobs in FY2025: Minerals Council

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Miners News

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has confirmed, via the group’s annual member expenditure survey, that 29 participating NSW mining companies in the last financial year supported record levels of mining jobs and near-record levels of direct spending in the Australian state.

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Victory Metals, Curtin University partner on HREE project

Foran in final stages of McIlvenna Bay construction

Faraday Copper in talks for BHP mine in Arizona

Indonesia slashes Weda Bay Nickel JV production quota

Newmont accuses Barrick of NGM mismanagement

Exiro Nickel to acquire Thompson operations

NSW had record mining jobs in FY2025: Minerals Council

M Critical Minerals gets QLD properties from Rio Tinto

Fortescue commissions B-E locos in Pilbara

Rokbak appoints Trevotech as dealer partner