Latest Australian Mining News

Westar Resources is pressing forward with its Mageye anomaly exploration in WA's Murchison region while negotiating heritage agreements and managing a $1.15 million cash balance. The company also secured new tenements in the Northern Territory and awaits shareholder approval for a $1.49 million capital raise.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

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.

Koba Resources has launched a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Everest Prospect within the Yarramba Uranium Project, aiming to expand on last year’s high-grade uranium discoveries across a 4km strike. Results are anticipated in May as the company targets thicker, higher-grade zones amid a strong uranium market.

GR Engineering Services Limited has been awarded a $68 million EPC contract by Northparkes Mining Services, a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, to upgrade the Northparkes Coarse Particle Flotation Project in New South Wales, aiming to improve copper recovery and energy efficiency.

Exultant Mining Limited (ASX:10X) has identified several compelling geophysical anomalies at its Peak View Prospect in New South Wales, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign planned for late April 2026.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.

Charger Metals NL advances its lithium and gold exploration with an expanded maiden resource at Medcalf and a striking high-grade gold discovery at Xmas. The company’s projects benefit from strong commodity prices and strategic locations in Australia’s premier mining jurisdictions.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has confirmed the presence of valuable rare earth minerals Monazite and Xenotime at its Radium Hill Project, signalling new potential beyond historic uranium mining.

Lion Selection Group Limited has reported a robust half-year profit of $36.6 million, driven by strategic investments in Australian mining companies amid a resurging resources boom. The company also declared a fully franked dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio and market outlook.

Sheffield Resources has resumed mining and processing at its flagship Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine following repairs to critical equipment, signalling a return to production at this major Western Australian asset.

Ausmon Resources has released amended drilling results from its Beelitz Prospect in South Australia, highlighting encouraging preliminary rare earth element concentrations and outlining plans for further exploration.