Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Mount Hope Mining has reported exceptional high-grade gold assays from rock chip samples at its Mt Solitary project, revealing visible gold and a promising mineralisation system analogous to the nearby Peak Gold Mine.

Lefroy Exploration has begun mining ore at its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit, marking its transition to gold producer with first processing set for February 2026. This milestone aligns with strong gold prices, positioning Lefroy for potential cash flow generation.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Larvotto Resources is on track to restart production at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project by mid-2026, while progressing metallurgical testing at Eyre and due diligence on a copper acquisition at Mt Isa.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reveals a significant gold-antimony mineralised corridor at its Windy Ridge prospect, reigniting interest in a largely overlooked Broken Hill asset with strategic critical minerals potential.

Solstice Minerals has ramped up its drilling program at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project, aiming to significantly grow its existing resource, while advancing gold exploration at Yarri with strong assay anticipation.

Red Hill Minerals has extended gold mineralisation at its Barkley target in the West Pilbara, revealing a strike length exceeding one kilometre with multiple significant intercepts. The company plans further geological modelling and drilling to unlock the project's potential.

Dreadnought Resources reports a 36% increase in high-grade gold resources at Star of Mangaroon, secures $18 million in funding, and advances critical metals projects with promising drilling results and strategic partnerships.

Wildcat Resources has significantly expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery with strong high-grade intercepts and progressed the Definitive Feasibility Study at its Tabba Tabba Project, alongside securing a strategic tenement and executing a Native Title Agreement.

Great Dirt Resources has confirmed high-grade manganese mineralisation in NSW and identified 24 new exploration targets through advanced R&D techniques, supported by a $315k tax rebate and a strong cash position.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Astral Resources has reported significant progress in its Mandilla Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling outcomes and a $65 million capital raise to fund development. The company is on track for a Final Investment Decision in September 2026, aiming for first gold production by the end of 2027.