Latest Australian Mining Sector News

Great Dirt Resources has confirmed high-grade manganese mineralisation in NSW and identified 24 new exploration targets through advanced R&D techniques, supported by a $315k tax rebate and a strong cash position.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Astral Resources has reported significant progress in its Mandilla Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling outcomes and a $65 million capital raise to fund development. The company is on track for a Final Investment Decision in September 2026, aiming for first gold production by the end of 2027.

Koonenberry Gold’s recent wide spaced RC drilling at the Hand in Hand Prospect confirms a 2km mineralised gold trend within the Enmore Gold Project, NSW, setting the stage for a major diamond drilling campaign to explore deeper high-grade targets.

SSH Group Ltd reinforces its backing of the Mining Agreement with High-Tech Metals Ltd, as HTM explores new ore processing options through a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining.

Solstice Minerals has ramped up its reverse circulation drilling program at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to significantly grow its existing resource amid encouraging geological signs and a buoyant copper market.

VBX Limited reports promising exploration drilling results from its Wuudagu E and F bauxite plateaus, revealing thicker deposits with higher alumina and lower silica content than previously recorded. These findings could significantly expand the company’s resource base in northern Western Australia.

Adavale Resources has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource of 115,000 ounces of gold at its London Victoria Mine, alongside completion of Phase 2 drilling and plans for further exploration to drive near-term production.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has expanded its global uranium resource to 169 million pounds of U3O8 through the acquisition of the Napperby Uranium Project and complementary assets from Core Lithium Ltd. This move consolidates its Central Australian portfolio and leverages its proprietary U-pgrade™ beneficiation technology.

Elevate Uranium has expanded its global uranium resource base to 169 million pounds of U3O8 through the strategic acquisition of the Napperby Uranium Project and complementary assets from Core Lithium. This move consolidates its Central Australian portfolio and leverages its proprietary U-pgrade™ beneficiation technology.

Gateway Mining's initial aircore drilling results reveal a broad and promising gold system at the Mustang-Pony Trend, with multiple high-priority targets identified for follow-up in 2026.

KGL Resources has appointed Sam Strohmayr as its new CEO, bringing deep global mining expertise, while also establishing a new operations office in Darwin to bolster stakeholder engagement.