Latest Australian Mining Sector News

BPM Minerals reports outstanding high-grade rare earth element assays from its Durack Project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential for a major monazite-hosted REE deposit. The discovery aligns with growing global demand and Australian government support for critical minerals.

Litchfield Minerals has unveiled compelling new geophysical data from its first phase IP survey, revealing multiple extensive sulphide mineralisation targets within the Oonagalabi system. The findings suggest a large, vertically extensive intrusive-related mineral corridor ripe for further exploration.

Cyprium Metals has secured board approval to restart copper cathode production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting first output by mid-2026. The plan leverages existing heap leach resources and refurbishes key processing infrastructure to generate near-term cash flow.

Marmota Limited has kicked off an extensive Stage 2 drilling campaign at its Greenewood gold project, following exceptional high-grade results from its maiden program. The new drilling aims to expand and define the resource ahead of year-end.

Koonenberry Gold’s latest drilling at the Enmore Gold Project reveals visible gold in the first two Phase II holes, extending the mineralised system to 425 metres vertically. The discovery highlights ongoing potential with assays pending and further drilling underway.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has initiated an infill air core drilling program at its Murga Exploration Target in NSW’s Fifield District, aiming to advance its scandium resource potential with results expected in early 2026.

Bubalus Resources has completed maiden drilling at its Crosbie North and South gold projects, submitting core samples for assay with results expected in December. The company also secured a drill rig for Avon Plains and extended its Syndicate Minerals option agreement to 2026.

Kairos Minerals reports strong gold intercepts from 14 new diamond drill holes at its Mt York Gold Project, extending high-grade zones and confirming the system remains open at depth. The company plans to deliver an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in Q1 2026 following its largest drilling campaign to date.

GBM Resources has reported significant new gold assay results from its Lone Sister deposit, revealing high-grade mineralisation beyond the current resource estimate and identifying a previously unknown east-west gold-bearing structure.

ABx Group has launched a new drilling campaign targeting extensions of its high-grade T8 rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania, focusing on critical elements terbium and dysprosium. Early drilling confirms shallow mineralisation with assays pending, highlighting the project's strategic potential amid global supply constraints.

SSH Group has completed a $2.53 million strategic placement with Xinhai Mining Services, welcoming the global EPC+M+O leader as a 15.5% cornerstone shareholder and setting the stage for accelerated growth.

Pacgold Limited reports compelling gold mineralisation from its 2025 drilling program at the Alice River Gold Project, highlighting the newly defined Kapok Prospect as a high-priority target for follow-up exploration.