Atlas Iron has announced its intention to merge with fellow miner Aurox Resources.
The largest Chinese investment in Australia's resources sector to date has been approved by one of China's regulatory authorities.
Sino Gold shareholders have voted in favour of a takeover deal with Canada's Eldorado Gold Corporation.
Chinese company Baotou Iron & Steel is set to invest up to $40 million in a joint venture with iron ore producer Centrex Metals.
FIRB approval allows for investment into Australia's first major Molybdenum mine.
Ramelius Resources yesterday extended the closing date for its takeover bid for Dioro Exploration by a month to 2 December.
Nickel miner Minara Resources has announced it is exploring options to acquire BHP Billiton's Ravensthorpe nickel laterite mine.
Emergent Resources yesterday said its Chinese joint venture partner, China Metallurgical Investment (CMIC), was looking for extra funds to continue its investment in the Beyondie iron ore project.
Catalpa Resources yesterday announced it would advance its $92 million Edna May open-pit gold project into production by July next year.
Lithium producer Galaxy Resources has extended its tenement footprint near the Mt Cattlin Project at Ravensthorpe in Western Australia.