Latest Brownfields Projects News

Viking Mines’ maiden drilling at Nevada’s Linka Project reveals multiple broad intervals of visually confirmed scheelite mineralisation, setting the stage for assay results that could validate a near-term tungsten supply boost.

Elk Range Mining (ASX: ELK) has kicked off its first-ever 2,850-metre diamond drilling campaign at the Friday Gold Mine in Idaho, aiming to confirm historical high-grade gold and expand resource potential using existing infrastructure.

Viking Mines has uncovered significant tungsten mineralisation in historical rock stockpiles at its Linka Tungsten Project, Nevada, with assay results reaching 1.8% WO3, well above the historical mined average. The findings open the door to potential ore sorting applications and advance the project towards a brownfields restart.

Santos Limited edged up production by 3% in Q2 2026, with Barossa hitting 97% of planned output and Pikka phase 1 moving toward plateau. Sales revenue rose 6% to $1.35 billion, while free cash flow impacts from commissioning are expected to reverse in H2.

Adavale Resources has reported robust Phase 2 drilling results at its London-Victoria Gold Mine, confirming significant gold mineralisation continuity and expansion potential. An expanded Phase 3 drilling program has now commenced to build on this momentum.

Austral Gold Limited has restarted commercial production at its Casposo mine, driving a 170% surge in quarterly sales revenue to US$23.8 million and strengthening its financial position with reduced debt and increased cash reserves.

Minerals Exploration Limited has kicked off a maiden 3,000m diamond drilling campaign at its flagship Waitekauri Gold Project in New Zealand, targeting historically rich high-grade gold zones. Early rock chip assays and historic data suggest promising potential for a multi-million-ounce resource.

Altamin Limited has locked in $753,000 through a share placement to cover part of its entitlement offer shortfall, attracting sophisticated investors from the UK and Australia.

Northern Star Resources commits A$225 million to its FY26 exploration program, revealing promising drilling results and new prospects across key assets including Kalgoorlie, Yandal, Pogo, and the newly acquired Hemi Development Project.

Lightning Minerals has raised A$2.5 million to fund an aggressive Phase 2 drilling program at its Mt Turner Gold Project, following promising Phase 1 results that revealed significant gold mineralisation along a 12km strike.

Askari Metals has completed its acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, gaining a strategic foothold in a prolific gold-copper belt. With active exploration underway and strong financial backing, the company is poised to accelerate resource development.

Barton Gold Holdings has completed its Phase 1 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project ahead of schedule and under budget, targeting the high-value S1 and S2 pits. The company anticipates strong cash flow and rapid payback from the S1 pit, with assay results expected soon.