Latest Australian Mining Projects News

Benz Mining Corp’s latest drilling at the Glenburgh Gold Project reveals ultra high-grade shallow gold lenses and extends a large-scale mineralised system, positioning Glenburgh as a promising new gold district in Western Australia.

Iltani Resources has announced a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for its Orient East Silver-Indium deposit, alongside a significant $8 million investment from Queensland Investment Corporation’s Critical Minerals Fund to accelerate project development.

Encounter Resources’ recent drilling at the Haddon prospect reveals a substantial copper anomaly with strong silver mineralisation, setting the stage for deeper exploration in 2026.

Barton Gold Holdings reports final Phase 1 drilling results from its Tunkillia Gold Project, revealing shallow, high-grade gold intersections that underpin a $1.3 billion operating profit forecast. The company is set to commence Phase 2 drilling and advance towards a Mining Lease application in 2026.

Cyprium Metals has completed a comprehensive review of exploration data from the Paterson region, identifying several promising copper targets. The company is gearing up for drilling programs in 2026 to extend mineralisation near its Nifty Copper Complex.

Trek Metals reports exceptional high-grade manganese rock chip assays up to 60.1% Mn at its Kuro Prospect, extending mineralisation over 750 metres and aligning with strong gravity anomalies. Drill preparations and heritage assessments are underway to unlock the discovery’s full potential.

Northern Minerals reports encouraging preliminary metallurgical results from blending the Dazzler deposit with Wolverine ore, potentially expanding feed supply and optimising the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project.

Legacy Minerals has initiated a 2,000-metre diamond drilling program at the Mascotte Silver-Gold Prospect, aiming to grow its substantial 115Moz silver-equivalent resource at Mt Carrington. This move follows promising historical data and recent rock chip assays confirming high-grade gold and silver mineralisation.

Waratah Minerals reports significant new gold assay results from its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, revealing promising high-grade mineralisation and growth potential. Ongoing drilling continues to expand the resource footprint with multiple rigs active.

Carnaby Resources has reported significant new high-grade copper-gold drill results at its Greater Duchess Project, including a standout 6m at 12.6% copper equivalent at Trek 1. These discoveries extend mineralisation well beyond existing resources and bolster the ongoing pre-feasibility study.

Basin Energy has completed its initial drilling phase at the Sybella-Barkly rare earth and uranium project, significantly expanding its landholding and setting the stage for further exploration in 2026.

Lunnon Metals has secured critical mining proposal approval for its Lady Herial gold deposit, moving the project closer to production under a binding ore purchase deal with St Ives Gold Mining.