Latest Community Relations News

Capstone Copper Corp. has been hit by a strike at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with Union #2 representing 22% of the workforce initiating industrial action that could reduce production by up to 30%. The company is committed to resolving the dispute through dialogue while maintaining safe operations.

Alara Resources' joint venture in Oman is under legal scrutiny as local residents seek to halt operations and challenge project licences. The company disputes the claims and continues production while monitoring developments.

Flagship Minerals has received a second $1.25 million funding tranche from strategic partner Xinhai following completion of due diligence at the Pantanillo Gold Project. Environmental baseline studies are underway, and a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate is expected soon.

KGL Resources has appointed Sam Strohmayr as its new CEO, bringing deep global mining expertise, while also establishing a new operations office in Darwin to bolster stakeholder engagement.

Fortescue Ltd has announced a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper, gaining full control of the Cañariaco Copper Project in Peru. The deal values Alta Copper at C$139 million and aligns with Fortescue’s expanding copper strategy.

St Barbara Limited has agreed to sell a 20% interest in its Simberi Gold Project to Papua New Guinea’s Kumul Mineral Holdings for A$100 million, forming a strategic joint venture that aligns with PNG’s resource ownership goals.

Horizon Minerals has formalised a key Land Use Agreement with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Claimant Group, setting a cooperative framework for heritage protection and project development across its extensive eastern goldfields tenure.

Meteoric Resources is poised for a critical environmental milestone as the Preliminary Environmental Licence for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project is set for approval at the upcoming COPAM meeting. This step could unlock the path to construction and keep the project timeline intact.

DPM Metals has announced a substantial inferred mineral resource at its Rakita Camp in Serbia, highlighting 2.6 million ounces of gold and 1.9 billion pounds of copper. This milestone underscores the camp's potential as a district-scale gold-copper system with promising growth prospects.

Alvo Minerals Limited has issued a small, invitation-only share offer to remove trading restrictions on recently issued shares, while highlighting ongoing funding and operational risks tied to its Brazilian copper-zinc projects.

Southern Cross Gold has secured approval for its underground exploration tunnel at the Sunday Creek project, marking a pivotal step towards mine development and enhanced resource definition.

Challenger Gold has secured a 24-month mining contract with MAPAL for its Hualilán Toll Milling phase, with mobilisation complete and production drilling underway. The project is on track to commence mining by December 1, aiming to generate early cash flow amid strong gold prices.