Earlier this year, Greatland stated that it was "in a strong position" to consolidate ownership of the Havieron gold-copper project.

The company reported an 80% slump in its annual profit in August.

There are growing tensions between Prime Minister Albanese’s center-left government and the mining sector on various policies.

Syrah said it had not sold any graphite to China in the first half of the year amid "intense competition".

South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global are among the winners.

Perseus Mining's interest in Predictive Discovery, which is advancing the Bankan gold project in Guinea, is now 19.9%.

The mine, in the Hunter Valley region, was placed on care and maintenance in late 2006 because of operational difficulties and lower coal prices.