Latest Cobar Basin News

Aurelia Metals has successfully extended high-grade mineralisation at its Federation Mine by approximately 70 metres and discovered a new polymetallic lens, the Harley Lens, signalling further growth potential in the Nymagee District.

Mount Hope Mining (ASX:MHM) has completed Phases 1 and 2 drilling at its Mt Solitary gold project in NSW’s Cobar Basin, delivering high-grade intercepts including visible gold up to 52.5 g/t and defining an exploration target of 1.3-1.9 million tonnes at 1.0-1.35 g/t Au.

Manuka Resources has begun crushing and screening at its Mt Boppy gold project, moving closer to restarting production at Wonawinta by June 2026. Initial gold processing will precede silver production, with key milestones largely complete.

Peel Mining has agreed to sell its South Cobar Copper Project to Aeris Resources, while spinning off its remaining Cobar Basin assets into a new ASX-listed company, Spectre Metals. Exploration highlights from the Southern Nights Complex and Nombinnie Prospect underpin the growth potential of the new entity.

West Cobar Metals has revealed a significant uplift in antimony grades at its Bulla Park deposit after reanalysing drill core with peroxide fusion digest, suggesting the deposit's contained metal and economic potential may be materially higher than previously reported.

Mount Hope Mining’s Phase 2 drilling at Mt Solitary delivers standout high-grade gold intercepts, including visible gold, broadening the known mineralised zone and setting the stage for an ambitious Phase 3 program.

Aurelia Metals has locked in a A$150 million senior secured financing package, strengthening its balance sheet and unlocking restricted cash to support its copper production growth targets.

Mount Hope Mining has expanded its footprint in the southern Cobar Basin with two new exploration licences, while reaffirming the potential of its Mt Solitary gold target based on historical data and ongoing drilling.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (AGC) reports a significant milestone with a 38.5 million ounce silver-equivalent resource at its Achilles deposit, underpinning an ambitious 2026 exploration program across the South Cobar Basin.

Manuka Resources has released an amended Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cobar Basin assets, revealing a significant uplift in project profitability and a detailed 10-year mine plan targeting production in Q2 2026.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Polymetals Resources has reported its maiden revenue from the Endeavor Mine with first concentrate shipments, yet posted a substantial half-year loss of $34.5 million. Operational setbacks and exploration advances mark a pivotal phase for the company.