Latest Australian Mining News

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.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Patronus Resources reports a robust $70 million in cash and investments alongside 2.3 million ounces of gold equivalent resources, underpinning a multi-commodity growth strategy across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Canterbury Resources is on the cusp of completing a pivotal scoping study for its Briggs Copper Project, while deep drilling advances to unlock higher-grade mineralisation. The company also moves forward with new exploration initiatives and a share purchase plan to bolster funding.

Australian Mines Limited has secured key approvals to begin a ~1,000m drilling program at its high-grade Flemington scandium project, positioning itself strategically amid tightening Chinese rare earth export controls.