Latest Australian Mining Sector News

DevEx Resources is gearing up for a major uranium drilling campaign in 2026 after expanding its Northern Territory footprint and securing nearly $39 million in fresh capital. Soil anomalies at Murphy West and strategic licence acquisitions set the stage for exploration in the McArthur Basin.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Kaiser Reef reports promising drilling results and key infrastructure upgrades at its Maldon Gold Project, setting the stage for expanded exploration and production in Victoria’s historic gold district.

Agrimin Limited is sharpening its focus on the West Arunta region's critical minerals potential as it steps back from the Mackay Potash Project, executing tenement surrenders and cost controls amid a $1.3 million cash position.

Koonenberry Gold has extended gold mineralisation at its Enmore Project to over 415m depth, with visible gold spotted in multiple drill holes and promising results from wide-spaced RC drilling at Hand in Hand. The company maintains a strong cash position to fund ongoing exploration across its NSW portfolio.

Argent Minerals has reported a landmark 133.1m intercept averaging 72.4 g/t silver equivalent from near surface at its Kempfield Project, including a stunning visible gold assay that deepens the resource by 80 metres and underscores its polymetallic potential.

Catalyst Metals is nearing completion of open pit mining at Trident, paving the way for underground operations forecast to start in 2027. Grade control drilling confirms the deposit’s high-grade consistency, supporting plans to double gold production at the Plutonic Gold Belt.

Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8) has expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery footprint beyond 2.3km with multiple high-grade spodumene intercepts, while advancing the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba Project. The company maintains a strong cash position of A$43.3 million as it prepares for further drilling and development milestones.

Waratah Minerals continues to expand high-grade gold mineralisation at its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, with drill hole SPD025 delivering multiple standout intercepts. The ongoing ten-rig program highlights growing potential for shallow, high-grade deposits across the district.

Vita Resources has completed a $100,000 capital raise via a placement featuring a novel partly paid share class designed specifically for mining companies. This new share structure defers calls until at least 2030, offering investors flexibility and the company a unique capital management tool.

Zenith Minerals has reported deep diamond drilling results at its Red Mountain Gold Project in Queensland, confirming a vertically extensive mineralised system beyond 700 metres. The company plans a significant reverse circulation drilling program to test lateral and depth extensions, guided by new 3D geochemical modelling.