Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Tarrina Resources has validated historic high-grade gold mineralisation at its Christmas Gift project in NSW through initial diamond drilling results, revealing significant widths and grades that support further exploration.

Gorilla Gold Mines has uncovered a new high-grade gold lode at the Sovereign Deposit within its Comet Vale Gold Project, intersecting 9.3m at 20.6g/t Au in a previously untested footwall position. This discovery adds a fresh dimension to the North Kalgoorlie Hub’s 1.2Moz resource base and accelerates the company’s exploration momentum.

Tennant Minerals has reported a significant diamond drilling intersection at its Bluebird discovery, revealing 19.7 metres of intense copper-gold-bismuth mineralisation and potential to more than double the resource footprint. The company also advances a feasibility study for a regional processing facility backed by government grants.

Emmerson Resources is set to be acquired by Pan African Resources for approximately A$311 million, offering shareholders a 36% premium. The company also advances a government-backed feasibility study for a shared processing facility and begins royalty revenue inflows.

Ausgold has locked in a $30.1 million EPC contract with ADD Business Group to build a 250-room workforce village near its Katanning Gold Project, marking a key step towards a final investment decision in late 2026.

Horizon Gold has reported strong high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at its Omega and Kingfisher prospects in Western Australia, extending mineralisation and advancing its feasibility study on a 2.3 million ounce resource base.

Victory Metals has reported record rare earth oxide grades and exceptional metallurgical results at its North Stanmore project, alongside strategic partnerships and heritage clearances that unlock exploration potential.

Prodigy Gold has boosted the indicated resource at its Hyperion Gold Deposit by 70%, lifting total resources to 454,000 ounces and progressing key mining approvals and joint ventures.

Liontown Limited has kicked off early works and long-lead procurement for its Kathleen Valley lithium expansion, ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected by March 2027.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned to producer status with first gold from Lucky Strike, strong drilling results pointing to resource expansion, and a bolstered cash position supported by BML Ventures financing.

Auric Mining has delivered a stellar quarter with its Munda Starter Pit producing 46% more gold than forecast, driving a net profit of A$5.2 million and lifting cash reserves to A$42.2 million.

Antipa Minerals completed its CY2025 drilling program at the Minyari Gold-Copper Project, revealing new high-grade zones and boosting its Mineral Resource Estimate to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent. The company is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study and has commenced a major new drilling campaign, supported by a strong cash position.