Latest Broken Hill News

Rimfire Pacific Mining has launched a metallurgical study targeting cost-effective extraction of low iron scandium from its Murga deposit, aiming to confirm economic viability through atmospheric leaching methods.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has boosted its Murga Scandium Deposit resource by 300% to 56.1Mt at 138ppm Sc, expanding its global scandium inventory to 10.6Kt Sc. The company also secured full ownership of the Rabbit Trap Scandium Project and confirmed historic gold-antimony mineralisation at Broken Hill.

Kingfisher Mining has confirmed high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at Copper Blow, secured a processing deal with Broken Hill Mines, and completed its Gascoyne REE divestment, sharpening its NSW focus.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a strong March quarter with a 29% ore grade increase and a 52% jump in silver output, driven by ramp-up at Rasp Mine and advancing Pinnacles development. Operational cashflow rose 45% to A$2.4m amid cost reductions and a strategic partnership with Kingfisher Mining.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has confirmed significant gold and antimony mineralisation at its Windy Ridge prospect through resampling of diamond drill core dating back 40-50 years. The findings highlight a 600-metre mineralised corridor open at depth and near surface within the Broken Hill Base Metal Project.

Kingfisher Mining has resumed reverse circulation drilling at its Copper Blow project near Broken Hill, targeting extensions of high-grade copper-gold mineralisation to support a maiden resource estimate. The program follows a strategic processing agreement with Broken Hill Mines, underpinning development plans.

Flynn Gold Limited has released initial assay results from its maiden diamond drilling at the Silver King prospect in Tasmania, revealing significant high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation consistent with historical records. Drilling continues along the 1.6km Silver King Mine trend with further results awaited.

Pacgold Limited (ASX: PGO) has marked a significant milestone by producing its first gold at the White Dam Gold Project in South Australia, transitioning from an explorer to a gold producer. The company is progressing with plant upgrades and plans for pad expansion to increase production capacity.

Broken Hill Mines Limited (ASX: BHM) has reported significant production increases at its Rasp silver-lead-zinc mine for the March 2026 quarter and secured a long-term renewal of its Consolidated Mining Lease 7, extending operational rights to 2047.

Impact Minerals has raised A$2 million through a strategic placement to advance its High Purity Alumina project and explore new industrial minerals opportunities in Western Australia.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

Broken Hill Mines reveals a large, continuous zone of exceptionally high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation at its Pinnacles Mine, with grades soaring up to 1,556g/t AgEq. The discovery bolsters plans for accelerated underground development alongside near-term open pit operations.