Author: Chloe Coutinho

Aluminium is a critical input for military systems including armoured vehicles, naval vessels, spacecraft and missiles, according to the White House.

US offers aluminium tariff relief

The US has announced an incentive program that could halve tariffs on aluminium imports for companies building, expanding or refurbishing domestic smelters.

Regis has corrected its June 30 cash and bullion balance from $1.21b to $1.184b, while FY26 group production and its cash balance remain unchanged.

Regis eyes stronger FY27 production

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) expects to produce 360,000-400,000oz of gold in FY27, supported by higher output from Duketon and strong gold prices making lower-margin ore more profitable.

The Copper Blow project is located 20km southeast of Broken Hill.

Kingfisher extends high-grade mineralisation at Copper Blow

Kingfisher Mining (ASX: KFM) has reported high-grade assay results from its reverse circulation drilling program at the Copper Blow iron oxide copper gold project near Broken Hill, NSW.

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) previously bowed out of the battle for Vault after declining to match Genesis’ bid.

Genesis and Vault agree to $12.6b merger

Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) and Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) will merge to create a new Australian gold major with annual production of 600-700koz, all from operations in WA.

The works approval covers the processing plant, tailings storage facility, wastewater treatment facility, power station and associated infrastructure.

Youanmi gold mine fully permitted

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has received the final major environmental approval for its Youanmi gold mine, clearing the way for construction and underground development to accelerate.

Regis recently reinstated the McPhillamys gold project’s ore reserve following completion of a pre-feasibility study.

Regis exits $5.6b Vault battle

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will not submit a counterproposal to match Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) bid to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU).

India is Australia’s 4th largest source of refined petroleum and Australia is a longstanding supplier of coal and liquified natural gas to India.

Australia and India finalise uranium export deal

Australia and India have finalised an agreement enabling Australian uranium exports to India, opening an additional market for the resources sector.

Mr Quartermaine is a highly experienced media executive with a career spanning more than 35 years in the resources sector.

Former Perseus boss joins Northern Star board

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has appointed former Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU) chief executive Jeff Quartermaine as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately.

Greatland owns the Telfer mine and adjacent Havieron gold-copper development project in WA’s Paterson Province.

Greatland beats FY26 production guidance

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) has exceeded its full-year production guidance, producing 79,099oz gold and 3,573t copper in Q4.

Regis says it is considering its position and rights under the scheme implementation deed.

Genesis makes $5.6b bid for Vault

Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) has launched a $5.6b proposal to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU), challenging a previous offer from Regis Resources (ASX: RRL).

Westgold says the transaction aligns with the company’s strategy to simplify its portfolio and bring forward value for its shareholders from non-core, non-producing assets.

Westgold completes $54.4m Peak Hill sale

Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) has completed the divestment of its Peak Hill gold project to Great Boulder Resources (ASX: GBR).