Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Victory Metals has reported a breakthrough flotation test achieving a 48-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration at its North Stanmore project, setting the stage for a lower-cost, faster path to market.

Ausgold Limited has expanded its Katanning Gold Project drilling campaign to 54,000 metres following strong assay results from the Central and Southern Zones, signalling promising resource growth potential.

Black Cat Syndicate has begun processing ore from its Fingals and Majestic mines through the Lakewood Mill and approved a $20 million expansion to boost capacity by 25%, aiming to lower costs and enhance cash flow.

Rimfire Pacific Mining is on track to deliver its maiden Murga scandium Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of March 2026, buoyed by promising assay results highlighting broad mineralisation and a potentially cheaper processing route.

Perenti Limited reported steady half-year revenue of $1.73 billion with a 10.9% increase in net profit, underpinned by a $300 million Dalgaranga contract and growing drilling services in the US. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend and a CEO transition underway.

Basin Energy's maiden drilling at the Sybella Barkly Project confirms a significant sediment-hosted rare earth element system alongside promising uranium mineralisation, setting the stage for expanded exploration in Queensland.

Zenith Minerals has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource of 675,000 ounces of gold across its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project in Western Australia, more than doubling previous estimates and setting the stage for accelerated development.

Magmatic Resources has reported significant gold intersections from recent drilling at its Weebo Gold Project, confirming extensive shallow mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company is poised to advance these targets with further drilling and resource definition in 2026.

Benz Mining Corp is set to accelerate exploration at its Glenburgh Gold Project with over 250,000 metres of drilling planned in 2026, backed by a strong A$94 million cash position. The company’s geological work has redefined Glenburgh into a district-scale system with three major gold camps, including a newly identified growth front.

Golden Horse Minerals has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at Hopes Hill with visible gold intersected in the first diamond hole, prompting an accelerated and expanded drilling program.

Lunnon Metals reports robust drilling results at Lady Herial, confirming significant high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current open pit plans and signalling potential for an expanded mining footprint.

North Stawell Minerals is broadening its gold exploration strategy beyond Victoria, aiming to capitalise on strong gold prices with a diversified Australian project pipeline.