Latest Cobar Basin News

Aeris Resources has received critical development consent from NSW authorities for its Constellation Project, paving the way for near-term production growth. The project boasts a substantial ore reserve with promising copper, gold, and silver grades.

Aurelia Metals has reported significant drilling results at the historical Nymagee Mine in NSW, confirming extensions of polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a new mine development in the Cobar region.

Manuka Resources has initiated a significant drilling campaign at Mt Boppy targeting deep gold extensions and new discoveries, while advancing its Pipeline Ridge shallow gold exploration. The company also remains on track to restart silver production at Wonawinta in Q2 2026.

Mount Hope Mining has launched its phase 2 drilling campaign at the Mt Solitary gold prospect, aiming to extend and define high-grade mineralisation and move towards a JORC-compliant resource estimate.

Polymetals Resources has raised $34.4 million through a share placement to boost exploration and production at its Endeavor Silver Zinc Mine, attracting strong institutional demand.

Polymetals Resources has bolstered its financial position with new loan facilities and option exercises following a fatal incident at its Endeavor Mine, which has now resumed continuous operations.

Peel Mining’s recent drilling at the Nombinnie gold prospect in NSW reveals promising shallow gold mineralisation, while the company also secures significant NSW Government grants to boost its critical minerals exploration.

Manuka Resources has revised its exploration target disclosures to comply with JORC standards and announced an accelerated gold drilling program targeting extensions at Mt Boppy and shallow mineralisation at Pipeline Ridge, with results expected early 2026.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary gold target with promising results and is set to begin Phase 2 drilling, while advancing a broader portfolio of base metal prospects and regional land acquisitions in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has completed its acquisition of the Browns Reef tenement package, doubling its South Cobar Project area and setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate at the Evergreen target.

Mount Hope Mining Limited launches a $1.25 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.20 per share, matching a recent placement, to fund drilling and land acquisitions at its Mount Hope Project.

Manuka Resources is set to kick off a significant gold exploration drilling campaign in the Cobar Basin this December, targeting deep extensions at Mt Boppy and shallow deposits at Pipeline Ridge. The results, expected early next year, could reshape the company’s production outlook.