Latest Mining News

Evion Group gains momentum as the US-Africa Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group fosters trade, Madagascar accelerates mining permits, and Indian graphite operations deliver strong sales.

Bougainville Copper Limited has selected China’s CMOC Group as its preferred partner to redevelop the Panguna Mine, but the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s president favors a rival Indian firm, casting uncertainty over the project’s future.

Santa Fe Minerals has secured an 80% stake in four promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, setting the stage for an active drilling campaign starting February 2026. The acquisition significantly broadens the company’s exploration footprint with high-grade targets already identified.

Alice Queen Limited is updating its Horn Island Gold Project valuation following a dramatic gold price increase, with a refreshed scoping study and resource estimate expected by mid-2026. The company has also raised $1 million to support exploration and development activities.

Oakajee Corporation has identified a new gold mineralised shear zone at its Paynes Find project in Western Australia, with assay results confirming promising gold grades. The company plans additional drilling to better define the zone, supported by a solid cash position and listed investments.

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

Yugo Metals has made promising progress with diamond drilling at its Sinjakovo project, intersecting silver-zinc-lead mineralisation, while securing $3.5 million in new funding and expanding its investor reach through a dual listing in Germany.

Besra Gold Inc has updated its Bau Gold Project resource estimate and is intensifying efforts to secure critical mining lease renewals, while restructuring its operations to sharpen capital discipline and technical oversight.

Lithium Plus Minerals has secured a 20-year mining lease for its Lei Lithium Project and progressed key environmental and mining studies, while also preparing exploration programs for its gold and critical minerals projects.

Solis Minerals has made a decisive leap in its Peruvian copper-gold exploration with the acquisition of the Cucho Project and a successful $5.9 million capital raise, setting the stage for an active 2026 drilling campaign.

FireFly Metals has significantly expanded its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project resource by 51%, backed by a substantial A$149 million equity raise, positioning the company for accelerated development and economic studies.

Sultan Resources has intensified exploration across its Lachlan Fold Belt tenements in NSW, focusing on promising gold-copper porphyry targets while securing $1.1 million to fund upcoming work.