Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Encounter Resources reports exceptional rare earth and niobium assay results from diamond drilling at its Crean prospect, reinforcing the Aileron project's status as a critical minerals hotspot in Western Australia.

Tungsten Mining has launched a 10-week Scoping Study to explore a phased development approach at Mt Mulgine, starting with an oxide gold project to generate early cash flow before advancing to tungsten and molybdenum production.

Torque Metals has reported a significant high-grade gold intercept extending mineralisation beyond the current Paris Gold Project resource boundary, supported by advanced geophysical surveys.

MinRex Resources’ recent drilling at the Fraser Range Project in Western Australia reveals promising rare earth and titanium mineralisation, despite no copper-gold discoveries. The company now faces a pivotal decision on advancing its stake in the project.

Alkane Resources has reported promising gold intersections near its Tomingley Gold Operations, with standout results at the El Paso prospect and along the Tomingley Structure. These findings underpin plans for further drilling and resource growth.

NewPeak Metals’ inaugural surface sampling at Treuer Range reveals encouraging rare earth element assays alongside uranium and vanadium anomalies, setting the stage for further exploration in the Northern Territory’s Ngalia Basin.

Great Boulder Resources has identified multiple new gold targets at its Side Well project in Western Australia through a recent geophysical survey, setting the stage for accelerated drilling activity with a second rig arriving soon.

Zenith Minerals has finalised the sale of its 20% stake in the Kavaklitepe gold project in Turkey, securing approximately A$820,000. The company plans to reinvest these proceeds to accelerate exploration at key Australian gold and copper-gold projects.

Liontown Resources launches a fully underwritten A$266 million placement, anchored by a A$50 million cornerstone investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, to bolster its balance sheet and support growth at Kathleen Valley.

Omnia Metals Group has entered a 50/50 joint venture with Hardy Metals to explore a highly prospective gold tenement at the Salt Creek Project, expanding its footprint in the Albany-Fraser Orogen near Kalgoorlie.

Carnaby Resources reports a significant off-hole electromagnetic conductor at its Trekelano prospect alongside robust copper-gold drill results, advancing its Greater Duchess Project in Queensland towards a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Catalyst Metals has significantly upgraded its Trident underground gold resource, doubling indicated ounces and setting a clear path toward doubling annual production to 200,000 ounces. This milestone underscores the company’s strategic progress in the Plutonic Gold Belt.