Latest Mining News

Firebird Metals has demonstrated a breakthrough in energy efficiency with its rotary kiln technology, cutting energy consumption by more than half during manganese ore processing trials for Kazakhstan’s Taza Metal Technologies.

Manhattan Corporation has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, Canada, featuring a high-grade gold deposit and polymetallic prospects. The company aims to validate historical estimates and advance exploration with a seasoned team onboard.

Waratah Minerals has raised $8.4 million through a share placement to accelerate drilling at its Spur Gold-Copper Project, targeting promising gold and copper mineralisation in the Lachlan Fold Belt.

Legacy Minerals has resumed drilling at its expansive Thomson Project in NSW, focusing on the promising Cut-B anomaly after completing work on the F4 anomaly. Early results and historical data suggest a significant intrusion-related gold-copper system with high-grade mineralisation potential.

South32 has announced a planned CEO transition with Matthew Daley joining as Deputy CEO in February 2026 and succeeding Graham Kerr later that year, marking a new chapter for the mining giant.

Core Lithium has terminated its legacy spodumene offtake agreement with Yahua through a $2 million cash settlement, unlocking strategic flexibility for its Finniss Lithium Operation restart plans.

Star Minerals has appointed ResourcesWA to manage the mine approval process for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting a clear path to commence mining by Q1 2026 amid strong gold prices.

Barton Gold Holdings has fast-tracked follow-up drilling at its Tolmer silver discovery in South Australia, following exceptional high-grade silver results that rank among the world’s best. The company aims to rapidly define this promising new zone.

C29 Metals has identified several promising multi-commodity exploration targets in Kazakhstan through advanced airborne geophysical surveys, setting the stage for extensive fieldwork and drilling later this year.

Peak Minerals has confirmed a significant new rutile province at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with initial drilling revealing consistent heavy mineralisation over a 12km strike. The discovery expands the project's potential towards a globally significant scale.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.

DeSoto Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its 100%-owned Fenton South Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting a large, untested geophysical anomaly. The company also prepares to begin drilling at its fully permitted Spectrum Project, aiming to unlock multiple high-priority mineralisation targets.