Latest Australian Mining News

Manuka Resources has secured significant funding and restructured debt to support the restart of its Australian mines, while awaiting a pivotal environmental decision on its New Zealand Taranaki VTM Project.

Strategic Elements Ltd has marked a key milestone by successfully fabricating Energy Ink™ prototype cells in a commercial setting, while expanding its artificial intelligence ventures and maintaining a robust financial position.

Australian Mines Limited has launched a major diamond drilling program at its Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, uncovering a promising new high-grade zone and securing $6.5 million in capital to accelerate exploration.

Aurum Resources has announced a significant 50% increase in gold resources at its Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, alongside ongoing aggressive drilling and a strong financial position following a $35.6 million strategic placement.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

Terrain Minerals’ airborne electromagnetic survey reveals a vast rare earth element target zone at its Lort River Project, highlighting promising high-grade mineralisation and setting the stage for upcoming drilling.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

SSH Group has landed a $2.53 million strategic placement from Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services, marking a pivotal step in its evolution into a vertically integrated mining powerhouse.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Aquirian Limited has secured a $2.3 million strategic placement with Topgroup and signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to form Drillforce WA, a 50 – 50 joint venture combining their drilling and blasting expertise.

Encounter Resources has reported significant rare earth element mineralisation across multiple prospects in Western Australia's West Arunta, highlighting the region's emerging status as a major niobium-REE province.