Latest Mining News

Native Mineral Resources has secured the Estimated Rehabilitation Cost decision, unlocking mining activities at the Podosky site with drilling set for January 2026 and ore processing targeted by late February.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.

Great Boulder Resources has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Side Well Gold Project, revealing a robust 1.02 million ounces of contained gold and setting the stage for accelerated development.

Surefire Resources reports broad, high-grade gold mineralisation at its Yidby Gold Project in Western Australia, with assays revealing up to 15.83 g/t gold over 1m and a mineralised envelope exceeding 100m. The discovery opens new drilling targets for early 2026.

Patronus Resources has completed a comprehensive surface sampling program at its Pine Creek Project, revealing new high-priority gold anomalies and setting the stage for an ambitious drilling campaign in 2026.

American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.

Stavely Minerals has advanced exploration at its large-scale Freddy’s Find gold prospect, completing key drilling phases and preparing for further work in early 2026. Assay results from recent programs are expected soon, potentially unlocking a significant new gold discovery in western Victoria.

IRIS Metals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a new transaction and an update on its capital raising efforts, signaling renewed momentum for the base metals miner.

IRIS Metals has signed a binding agreement to farm-in exclusively to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, expanding its critical minerals portfolio and cancelling a planned capital raise. Exploration is set to begin in early 2026 with resource estimation targeted for 2027.

Solstice Minerals reports steady progress in expanding its Nanadie copper-gold resource and promising gold intercepts at Yarri, backed by a strong cash position to fuel 2026 exploration.

Perpetual Resources has confirmed a significant lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatite discovery at its Renaldinho Project in Brazil, with rock samples grading up to 2.56% lithium oxide. This early-stage find positions Renaldinho as a key focus for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Mount Ridley Mines has locked in nearly $1.8 million through a fully underwritten exercise of expiring unlisted options, ensuring financial backing for its Mount Ridley Project exploration and metallurgical programs.