Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Caprice Resources has initiated the air core drilling phase of its fully funded 20,000m Phase 4 campaign at the Island Gold Project, targeting extensions of the Vadrians deposit and new gold-bearing formations. This multi-rig effort aims to advance the project towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate amid strong regional gold prospects.

Emerald Resources has secured mining approval for its Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia and completed a major accommodation camp, marking significant progress toward its goal of becoming a multi-mine gold producer.

Aureka has reported compelling high-grade gold assay results from its ongoing drilling at the Irvine Project in Victoria, revealing a newly identified Resolution Footwall Vein and extending known mineralisation beyond the current resource boundary.

Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade rare earth product from its Jupiter Project, achieving 86% total rare earth oxide and confirming the repeatability of its beneficiation process. This milestone reinforces Jupiter's status as Australia's premier rare earth resource amid growing global supply chain concerns.

North Stawell Minerals has raised $500,000 through a strategic share placement to fund ongoing gold exploration projects in Victoria’s Stawell Mineralised Corridor, reinforcing its position for growth into late 2026.

Victory Metals reports breakthrough kinetic leach results at North Stanmore, extracting ~80% of rare earths in 30 minutes versus the previous 4-hour benchmark, promising lower costs and stronger project economics.

GreenTech Metals has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Munni Munni Platinum Group Elements-Copper-Nickel project in Western Australia, consolidating a large tenure package and positioning itself for a resource upgrade and exploration program.

Cauldron Energy has reported further high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Manyingee North prospect, extending the known resource and highlighting the Yanrey Project's growing significance in Australia's uranium landscape.

Latitude 66 Limited has initiated its first drilling campaign at the Laverton Gold Project, aiming to unlock significant gold resources at the Red Dog and Tin Dog Prospects with assay results expected early next year.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. This positions the company as a key player in the future supply of critical battery metals.

Charger Metals NL has completed a significant drilling program at its Lake Johnston lithium and gold project, announcing a maiden inferred lithium resource at Medcalf and outlining promising exploration targets. The company’s strategic partnership with Rio Tinto is set to accelerate development in this tier-1 jurisdiction.

Peel Mining’s recent drilling at the Nombinnie gold prospect in NSW reveals promising shallow gold mineralisation, while the company also secures significant NSW Government grants to boost its critical minerals exploration.