Latest Australian Mining News

Wildcat Resources has delivered promising early metallurgical results from its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in WA’s Pilbara, showing spodumene recoveries averaging 82.5% using flotation methods from its Tabba Tabba project. Exploration drilling has extended the mineralised footprint to over 2.3km with multiple significant lithium intercepts.

Accent Resources NL has struck a deal to sell its Norseman Gold Project for up to A$4 million in cash, while keeping iron ore and platinum group element rights and securing a royalty stream on future mineral production.

Australian Mines (ASX: AUZ) has expanded its exploration footprint at the Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, uncovering 14 additional prospective gold targets beyond its flagship VG1 prospect. Four priority targets are advancing toward drill readiness as the company aims to evolve Boa Vista into a district-scale opportunity.

Riversgold has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, clearing a major hurdle for development and triggering full funding from Mega Resources under a profit-sharing agreement.

Emerald Resources has locked in major mining contracts with MACA Mining for its Dingo Range project in Western Australia and extended operations at its Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia, underpinning its growth strategy across two continents.

Golden Horse Minerals has delivered a fresh wave of strong gold intercepts from its Hopes Hill project, reinforcing the prospect of a regionally significant deposit with a maiden resource estimate slated for later this year.

Piche Resources has identified extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation enriched in critical magnet rare earth elements across a 30 km strike at its Ashburton Project, alongside significant uranium prospects.

Sheffield Resources has negotiated further waivers and deferrals on key loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, extending relief on obligations due through mid-2026. However, the outcome of ongoing debt restructuring talks remains uncertain.

Deep Yellow Limited has secured a 50% interest in the Cooper Creek Joint Venture, significantly enlarging its tenure in the Alligator Rivers Uranium Province and reinforcing its uranium exploration portfolio in Australia.

Right Resources has locked in a second tranche of A$755,000 in non-dilutive R&D funding for FY2026, boosting its collaboration with the University of Tasmania's CODES to deepen understanding of mineral systems in the Tumbarumba district.

New Frontier Minerals is ramping up exploration at its Harts Range Project, focusing on 40 untested geophysical targets with an initial spotlight on the Kings Cross magnetic anomaly. Recent independent research underscores the district-scale copper-nickel-PGE potential of the region, reinforcing the strategic value of NFM's tenure.

Kaiser Reef has initiated a 4,350-metre surface diamond drilling campaign at its Maldon Gold Project, targeting the newly identified Quill gold zone alongside other promising prospects, aiming to unlock district-scale potential throughout 2026.