Latest Australian Mining Projects News

Beacon Minerals has initiated its largest reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to enhance geological confidence and update mineral resources by mid-2026.

Core Energy Minerals has made promising progress in its maiden drilling campaign at the Cummins Uranium Project in South Australia, identifying uranium mineralisation in both weathered basement and palaeochannel sediments. Initial gamma and scintillometer readings support a developing roll-front uranium model, with assay results pending.

Antares Metals has validated new copper mineralisation zones at its Surprise Copper Project through Phase 2 drilling assays, setting the stage for an expanded Phase 3 program. The discovery of extensional targets and a separate mineralised zone at Marvel highlights growing potential in the Mt Isa North Project.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop the high-grade Sandover Fluorite Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals sector.

Mount Hope Mining has received regulatory approval to commence its maiden drilling program at the Mt Hope Project, targeting three high-potential gold prospects in New South Wales.

Stavely Minerals reports significant shallow gold mineralisation at Fairview North, with assays revealing broad zones of moderate to high-grade gold and metallurgical tests confirming over 80% gold recovery via low-cost heap leaching.

Terrain Minerals has wrapped up an expanded nearly 5,000-meter gold drilling campaign at its Lightning and Monza prospects within the Smokebush Project, with assay results expected in August 2025.

Silver Mines Limited has completed its submission of all requested information for the redetermination of the Bowdens Silver Project Development Application, following a court decision that voided the prior approval.

Koonenberry Gold Limited (ASX – KNB) has revealed compelling surface geochemical results at its Prince of Wales Project in NSW, highlighting significant gold and copper anomalies that suggest untapped large-scale mineralisation potential.

Antares Metals has confirmed visible copper mineralisation alongside uranium at its Queens Gift prospect within the Mt Isa North project, signalling promising multi-commodity potential.

RareX Limited has made a significant early discovery of a heavy rare earth element-bearing quartz breccia vein at its Mt Mansbridge Project, confirming the geological potential of the site. The company is advancing exploration across its portfolio, including strategic moves at Khaleesi and Cummins Range, while navigating heritage negotiations at Piper.

C29 Metals has exited its Kazakhstan operations to focus on advancing its Mayfield Copper & Gold Project in Queensland, securing a three-year exploration license extension and confirming strong geological potential.