Latest Australian Mining Projects News

Avira Resources has completed the acquisition of a new exploration licence, expanding its Tangadee Project in Western Australia to three granted licences targeting copper-zinc and copper-nickel sulphide deposits. The company plans a field assessment in June 2025 to evaluate promising geophysical targets and engage with native title parties.

New Frontier Minerals has secured $1.59 million in funding to launch its inaugural drilling campaign targeting heavy rare earth elements, niobium, and uranium at the Harts Range Project, aligning with favorable US policies on supply chain diversification and nuclear energy.

Litchfield Minerals has revealed compelling assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at the Oonagalabi Project, confirming a large polymetallic copper-zinc system alongside a newly identified gold-silver-bismuth mineralisation linked to the Bomb Diggity magnetic intrusion.

Cannindah Resources has confirmed two untested porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum targets outside its existing 14.5Mt Mineral Resource at Mt Cannindah, revealing promising high-grade surface samples and setting the stage for deeper drilling.

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Encounter Resources has regained 100% ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project after IGO Limited's withdrawal, setting the stage for renewed exploration focused on high-grade copper zones in Western Australia's Paterson Province.

OD6 Metals has secured regulatory approval to launch an 18-hole, 5,000-metre drilling program at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, targeting promising repeat mineral structures. A further 7-hole deep drilling phase awaits approval, potentially expanding exploration near historic high-grade copper zones.

Solstice Minerals has pinpointed promising mineral resource extension targets at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a potential significant increase in copper and gold resources.

Buxton Resources has secured key contracts and is set to commence its inaugural drilling program at the Centurion IOCG Project in Western Australia's West Arunta region this June, targeting a significant geophysical anomaly.

Mineral Resources Limited has reported a significant expansion in the Onslow Iron Project’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, underpinning its long-term growth strategy in iron ore production.

Yari Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Rolleston South Coal Project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, adding a substantial 78.9 million tonnes inferred coal resource and planning further drilling to expand it.

Tempest Minerals reports promising initial metallurgical results from its Remorse Iron discovery in Western Australia, highlighting high-grade iron concentrate with low impurities. Further test results are anticipated, underpinning ongoing project development.