Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Cullen Resources Limited has outlined an active exploration agenda for early 2026, advancing drilling programs across its gold and base metal projects in Western Australia and Finland while maintaining a stable financial footing.

Nexus Minerals Limited reports significant progress at its Wallbrook Gold Project with high-grade drill results across multiple prospects and advancing permitting for Crusader-Templar. The company is positioning Wallbrook as an emerging gold camp with promising growth potential.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.

Patronus Resources has reported robust exploration results across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, highlighting significant gold and uranium discoveries that promise to expand its resource base. With a strong cash position, the company is well placed to advance its projects in 2026.

Energy Metals Limited reported steady progress in its uranium exploration projects across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, supported by a robust cash position and a bullish uranium market outlook.

Infinity Mining confirms exceptional antimony grades at Walhalla South Extended and advances a groundbreaking extraction partnership at its Cangai Copper Project.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has significantly expanded its primary gold mineralisation footprint at the Lighthorse prospect, while advancing resource updates at Bulong Taurus and maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Lachlan Star Limited has reported promising extensions of shallow gold mineralisation at its Killaloe Project in Western Australia and completed maiden drilling at its North Cobar Copper-Gold Project in New South Wales, supported by government co-funding and heritage clearances.

Sunrise Energy Metals advances its Syerston Scandium Project with a robust updated Ore Reserve supporting a 32-year mine life, alongside significant financing commitments and a strategic offtake option with Lockheed Martin.

New Age Exploration has wrapped up a significant 40-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results expected in the coming months. The program targeted extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation linked to Hemi-style intrusives near a major gold deposit.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

Native Mineral Resources has kicked off 2026 with a record 1,475 oz gold pour at its Blackjack Gold Operations, signalling strong momentum and operational progress in Queensland.