Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Sarama Resources has completed a large-scale soil geochemistry survey at its Cosmo Gold Project in Western Australia, marking the first systematic exploration phase on this underexplored gold belt. Analytical results from approximately 5,000 samples are now under review, setting the stage for potential drill targets.

Strategic Energy Resources advances its copper-gold and polymetallic exploration with refined drill targets at Isa North, promising anomalies at South Cobar, and a major new gold project granted in Queensland, while managing funding and asset divestment.

Stelar Metals advances its exploration and business development efforts in Tier 1 Australian jurisdictions, spotlighting the promising Baratta Copper Project in South Australia.

Tivan Limited has formalised a Resourcing Protocol Agreement with the Kimberley Land Council, setting a clear path to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for its Speewah Project.

Adelong Gold has acquired a 100% interest in the Apollo Gold Project in Victoria, unlocking significant high-grade gold exploration potential in a prolific region. The acquisition complements its existing portfolio and sets the stage for accelerated drilling and resource growth.

Critica Limited has announced a landmark maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Jupiter Project, establishing it as Australia's largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit with significant strategic potential.

Koonenberry Gold has initiated a targeted diamond drilling campaign at its Enmore Gold Project in NSW, aiming to expand on historically significant gold mineralisation at the Sunnyside Prospect. This marks the first follow-up drilling since acquisition, with promising intercepts suggesting substantial upside.

Matsa Resources has reported a standout high-grade gold intercept of 12.98g/t at its Fortitude North project, confirming a second lode structure and reinforcing its exploration model of multiple stacked mineralised lodes.

Lachlan Star Limited has confirmed significant high-grade copper mineralisation at its Basin Creek project in NSW, revealing a large-scale system with promising exploration upside. The company is poised for near-term drilling to unlock the full potential of this emerging discovery.

Poseidon Nickel Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of Horizon Minerals’ acquisition scheme, marking a pivotal step in the nickel miner’s corporate evolution.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has launched a significant 2025 drilling campaign at its Overland Uranium Project, targeting promising palaeovalley structures and high-priority zones following encouraging 2024 results. Regulatory approvals for the Sheer Gold Farm-In further expand exploration potential.

Miramar Resources has confirmed the Bangemall region as a significant new nickel-copper province following detailed Micro-XRF analysis of drill samples from its Mount Vernon Project, revealing disseminated nickel and copper sulphides. This breakthrough positions Miramar as a first-mover with a dominant landholding in a highly prospective area.