Latest Australian Mining Projects News

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.

Sarama Resources reported a $673,644 net loss in Q1 2025 while progressing exploration in Western Australia and initiating a $120 million arbitration over a disputed Burkina Faso permit withdrawal.

Northern Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling program at its Dazzler deposit, revealing new geological insights and expanding exploration targets for heavy rare earth elements in Western Australia.

Legacy Minerals has lodged an exploration licence application over the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, securing a nationally significant resource with no acquisition cost. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on future nickel and cobalt market recoveries.

Lode Resources has launched a 15-hole diamond drilling program at its Magwood Antimony Project in NSW, targeting multiple high-grade lodes including unmined mineralisation down to 450m. This move bolsters Lode’s strategic position in critical minerals amid rising antimony demand.

Yari Minerals has agreed to acquire the Rolleston South Coal Project, adding a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 78.9 million tonnes in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The deal includes shares and performance rights, with plans to expand and upgrade the resource through drilling.