Rio Tinto has reported a rise in global iron ore sales for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, reaching 89 metric tonnes (mt), an increase of 5% compared to the same period last year.

Australia, Japan, the US, and Alcoa have confirmed their final investment decision to establish a gallium production facility at the company’s Wagerup alumina refinery.

RPX Gold has expedited its drilling operations at the Wawa Gold Project in Ontario, Canada, by mobilising a second diamond drill.

Mink Ventures has completed the second phase of drilling at its Warren Project in Timmins, Canada, with two drill holes spanning 477m targeting nickel, copper, and cobalt mineralisation.

Macmahon has signed a contract valued at A$355m ($247m) to provide mining services at the Mt Marion lithium operation in Western Australia.

Nova Minerals has completed the engineering and design phase for its antimony pilot processing plant at the Estelle project site in Alaska, US.