Latest Mining News

Lithium Universe’s Bécancour Lithium Refinery project in Québec is poised to capitalise on a sharp lithium price rebound, with current prices well above feasibility study forecasts. The company’s counter-cyclical development strategy is gaining momentum amid renewed market confidence.

Beacon Minerals has successfully completed the first blast at its Lady Ida Iguana open pit, marking a pivotal step towards gold production expected to commence in February 2026.

Carnaby Resources, Hammer Metals' JV partner, has announced a maiden high-grade copper-gold resource at South Hope, part of the Greater Duchess Project, which now totals 29.2Mt at 1.3% copper and 0.2 g/t gold.

Highfield Resources has secured a A$10 million investment from existing strategic shareholders, extending its financial runway through early 2027 while awaiting a critical Spanish Supreme Court ruling on its Goyo mining permit appeal.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.

Golden Dragon Mining has made significant strides following its oversubscribed ASX listing, completing its first drill campaign at the Cue Project and outlining plans to advance key gold targets.

Hillgrove Resources has inked a binding deal with Heavy Minerals to extract garnet from Kanmantoo’s tailings, unlocking a fresh income source and extending the life of its tailings storage facility.

Toubani Resources is poised to begin construction on its Kobada Gold Project in Mali after securing key environmental approvals and a substantial financing package. The company is advancing rapidly towards becoming a major gold producer in Africa.

Argent Minerals has launched its 2026 diamond drilling campaign at the Kempfield Silver-Polymetallic Project, aiming to extend known mineralisation and explore new high-priority zones. The program sets the stage for a year of significant newsflow and potential resource expansion.

Magnetic Resources NL has upgraded its Lady Julie Gold Project resource to 2.24 million ounces, with over 80% now in the Indicated category, positioning the company closer to development readiness. The LJN4 deposit remains a standout as one of Western Australia’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped open pit gold deposits.

Magnetic Resources NL has strengthened its financial position with a significant equity raise, ending December 2025 with a robust cash balance of $35.4 million. Despite ongoing exploration expenses, the company’s funding runway now extends beyond 18 quarters.

Bindi Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold and silver assays from surface sampling at its Ravni Gold Project in Serbia, setting the stage for imminent drilling activities. With assays up to 48.7 g/t gold and 181 g/t silver, the project shows promising signs of a robust epithermal system.