Latest Cobar Basin News

Mount Hope Mining has engaged R.W. Corkery & Co to lead environmental baseline studies and prepare for an Environmental Impact Statement at its Mt Solitary gold project, a crucial step towards mining approvals in NSW.

Kingston Resources launches a $8.47 million rights issue at a 12.5% discount, backed by a $4.4 million placement, to finance a major drilling campaign and plant expansion at Mineral Hill following the closure of its Pearse South open pit.

Polymetals Resources has confirmed that substantial high-grade mineralisation remains intact near a previously assumed collapse zone at the Endeavor Mine, with initial drilling results exceeding expectations.

Peel Mining's acquisition by Aeris Resources has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Supreme Court of NSW approving the scheme of arrangement. Peel shares will suspend trading from 22 June, with implementation slated for 1 July 2026.

Kingston Resources secures $12.9 million through placement and entitlement offer to fund a 25,000m drilling program and plant expansion at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, bolstering cash reserves to $32.3 million ahead of a planned operational restart.

Kingston Resources is embarking on a 25,000m drilling campaign at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, aiming to extend mine life and boost production with a plant expansion from 350ktpa to 700ktpa.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd’s maiden drilling at Evergreen reveals significant copper and gold mineralisation, underpinning plans for a Mineral Resource Estimate.

Kingston Resources stops mining at Pearse South after a second geotechnical failure, pivoting to a major underground drilling program and launching a $11.6 million capital raise to underpin a long-term expansion at Mineral Hill.

Mount Hope Mining (ASX:MHM) has completed two drilling phases at its Mt Solitary gold project in NSW’s Cobar Basin, delivering significant high-grade gold intercepts and preparing to launch an expanded Phase 3 drilling campaign targeting resource growth.

Legacy Minerals has locked in a farm-in deal with Aurelia Metals for its Cobar Project, allowing Aurelia to earn up to 90% by funding exploration. This partnership leverages Aurelia's established Cobar Basin operations while Legacy focuses on its flagship Mt Carrington project.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical results from its Salazar project, highlighting a potential low-cost scandium production route via atmospheric leaching and bioleaching. The findings reinforce Salazar’s strategic value amid rising global scandium demand and ongoing U.S. critical minerals engagement.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has secured a district-scale copper position in the Cobar Basin by adding EL9915, home to the Blind Freddie prospect featuring a >2.5km copper-gold anomaly. The company plans extensive drilling in 2026 to test multiple concealed copper targets including Lilyvale and Bulla Park.