Latest Broken Hill News

West Cobar Metals’ recent drilling at the Fraser Range Project reveals significant rare earth elements, titanium dioxide, and scandium, expanding the potential of its adjoining Salazar Critical Minerals Project.

AGL Energy’s FY25 results show a strategic pivot with $900 million invested in battery projects despite a 9% EBITDA decline, setting the stage for a flexible energy future.

Peel Mining Limited has updated its mineral resource estimates, highlighting a robust 22.9 million tonnes at 2.20% copper equivalent across its South Cobar Project. The company is advancing pre-feasibility studies and exploration drilling at key deposits, positioning itself as a significant player in the Cobar Basin copper hub.

Dalaroo Metals has secured a joint venture to acquire up to 80% of the Bongouanoa Gold Project in Cote d’Ivoire, revealing strong historical gold intercepts, while initiating critical minerals exploration in Greenland’s Blue Lagoon project.

West Cobar Metals has completed the acquisition of the Mystique Gold Project in Western Australia and reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Bulla Park copper-antimony deposit in New South Wales, while drilling assays from its Fraser Range copper-gold targets are pending.

Ausmon Resources reports promising assay results from recent drilling programs targeting rare earth elements in South Australia and base metals near Broken Hill, NSW, setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has completed a promising scoping study for its Halls Creek copper-zinc-silver project and secured a key cobalt feedstock contract with Glencore, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by year-end.

Austin Metals reports promising gold and copper-gold drilling results at its Western Australian projects while divesting its Broken Hill assets to sharpen focus on core holdings.

AGL Energy has greenlit a major $800 million investment in a 500 MW grid-scale battery in New South Wales, marking a significant step in its clean energy transition.

Kingfisher Mining has secured a strategic acquisition of copper-gold and base metal projects in NSW from Austin Metals, backed by a $1.85 million capital raise, while progressing high-grade rare earth and lithium exploration in Western Australia.

Peel Mining Limited has completed key drilling and commenced metallurgical testing at Wagga Tank, while advancing exploration and joint venture activities at Curnamona, maintaining a solid cash position of $1.4 million.

Red Hill Minerals reported robust royalty revenues and exploration progress in the June 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong iron ore shipments and strategic royalty acquisitions. The company’s solid cash position and advancing drill programs position it well for growth.