Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its biggest drilling program yet at the Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, aiming to convert a substantial Exploration Target into defined mineral resources and expand its existing gold inventory.

Australian Vanadium Limited has locked in a US$10 million secured loan from major shareholder RCF to advance its flagship vanadium project and prepare for a significant government battery storage tender.

RocketDNA Ltd has landed a $450,000 contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance to operate three SurveyBot drone units over nine months, reinforcing its foothold in the mining sector.

Bellavista Resources reports promising initial bioleaching results from its Brumby Project, confirming recovery of key critical minerals and advancing plans for bulk sample testing.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX – NSM) advances drilling at its North Stawell Gold Project, revealing promising high-grade gold intercepts and a robust exploration pipeline near the historic Stawell mine.

Gold Road Resources Limited will be removed from the S&P/ASX 200 index following its acquisition by Gold Fields Limited, with Catapult Sports Limited stepping in as its replacement.

Kalamazoo Resources has strategically expanded its Ashburton Gold Project in Western Australia by acquiring the contiguous Xanadu Gold Project and securing a new exploration licence, significantly increasing its exploration footprint amid a strong gold price environment.

ABx Group reports strong heavy rare earth extraction results from larger-scale tests at its Deep Leads project, reinforcing the potential for low-cost, environmentally friendly production. ANSTO remains on track to deliver a mixed rare earth carbonate sample by Q4 2025.

Patronus Resources (ASX, PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $70 million in cash and investments against a market cap near $100 million, underpinned by 2.3 million ounces gold equivalent resources in Tier-1 Australian jurisdictions. The company’s active exploration and strategic acquisitions signal promising growth ahead.

Auravelle Metals has wrapped up its second targeted drilling campaign in South Australia, testing promising gold zones and a significant calcrete anomaly, with assay results due in the coming weeks.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX – NSM) reports promising drilling results and a robust project pipeline at its North Stawell Gold Project, highlighting shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation analogous to the nearby Stawell Gold Mine.

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.