Orpheus granted uranium exploration licences

By Samantha Bawden

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Exploration & DiscoveryNews

The South Australian Government has granted Orpheus Uranium (ASX: ORP) exploration licences to further extend its Marree uranium project development.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Ivanhoe delays ASX IPO

Ivanhoe delays ASX IPO

Ivanhoe delays ASX IPO Ivanhoe Atlantic has pushed back its mid-year initial public offering (IPO) target and is now aiming to launch its IPO in Australia before the end of 2025. Privately-owned US-based Ivanhoe is looking to develop the Kon Kweni high-grade iron-ore deposit in Guinea, West Africa, to provide a supply of high-grade iron ore that can be readily processed in Middle East into low emissions steel that can feed a US supply chain. At the WA Mining Club August luncheon, Ivanhoe...

Brightstar flags significant potential Sandstone resource upgrade

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Brightstar flags significant potential Sandstone resource upgrade

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has received a 305.4m at 1.82g/t of gold assay result from its drilling at its Sandstone gold project in WA.

Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis

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Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis

Thermal coal demand is rising globally as countries scramble to secure energy supplies despite constrained trade flows through the Middle East.

Sandvik fleet to drive efficiency in Zimbabwe

Sandvik fleet to drive efficiency in Zimbabwe

Sandvik fleet to drive efficiency in Zimbabwe Sandvik has been contracted by Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest platinum group metals producer, to supply 28 pieces of underground equipment for its Ngezi mines. The order, to be booked in the Q3 CY25, includes 12 Toro LH209L loaders, six Sandvik DD211L development jumbos, five Sandvik DS211L-V bolters, three Toro TH545i trucks and two Sandvik TH430L trucks with deliveries scheduled between the Q3 CY25 and Q2 CY26. The agreement also covers parts and services kits to support long-term equipment performance. Located in the Hartley Geological Complex on...