Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

Kincora Copper has been awarded a $143,483 drilling grant from the NSW Government to advance exploration at its promising Wongarbon porphyry project, marking a key step in unlocking one of Australia’s significant copper-gold prospects.

SSH Group has landed a $2.53 million strategic placement from Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services, marking a pivotal step in its evolution into a vertically integrated mining powerhouse.

Kalamazoo Resources has significantly increased the Mt Olympus underground gold resource and identified a substantial exploration target, setting the stage for a potential mine life extension at the Ashburton Gold Project.

VHM Limited has reaffirmed the scale of its Goschen Project with updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates, adopting a more cautious approach for Area 1 that enhances mine plan confidence while leaving substantial upside for future growth.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX – NSM) showcased promising high-grade gold intercepts at the Australian Gold Conference, reinforcing its position in Victoria’s prolific Stawell Mineralised Corridor. The company’s exploration pipeline, including the Darlington-Caledonia trend and Wildwood prospect, signals significant upside potential near existing milling infrastructure.

AIC Mines has confirmed high-grade copper mineralisation continuity at the Jericho deposit’s Jolly shoot, with early access expected by March 2026, potentially fast-tracking production growth.

Yandal Resources has confirmed a significant new gold discovery at its Arrakis Prospect with broad mineralisation over a 2.2km strike. Diamond drilling is set to commence imminently to further define the system.

Marmota Limited’s maiden drilling program at the Greenewood gold project in South Australia has delivered exceptional bonanza-grade gold intersections, extending a high-grade mineralised zone over 900 metres. The latest assay batch includes the highest 4m gold intersection recorded at Greenewood, underscoring the project’s growing potential.

Everest Metals Corporation has expanded its Revere Gold Project by acquiring the Armstrong tenement, unveiling promising gold mineralisation ahead of its maiden resource estimate.

Kaiser Reef announces a leadership transition as founder Jonathan Downes steps down, handing the reins to mining veteran Brad Valiukas. The move signals a new chapter for the profitable gold producer with strong assets in Victoria and Tasmania.

North Stawell Minerals has confirmed Campbell Olsen as its permanent part-time CEO, aiming to leverage his expertise to advance exploration in the Stawell Mineralised Corridor.