Latest Contract Mining News

Lunnon Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Hustler gold deposit, adding 30,200 ounces to its portfolio and setting the stage for potential open pit mining alongside the nearby Lady Herial operation.

Investigator Silver Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Paris Silver Project as a high-margin, low-risk development with rapid payback and modest funding needs. The study outlines a conventional open-pit mine in South Australia, poised for near-term production with robust financial metrics.

Perenti Limited reported steady half-year revenue of $1.73 billion with a 10.9% increase in net profit, underpinned by a $300 million Dalgaranga contract and growing drilling services in the US. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend and a CEO transition underway.

BMG Resources is advancing its Abercromby and Bullabulling gold projects with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2026, supported by a recent $2.5 million capital raise. The company aims to grow its existing mineral resources and progress towards near-term production.

Sheffield Resources reported a 7% decline in ore mined and a 15% drop in concentrate production for the December quarter, while maintaining strong zircon concentrate shipments despite challenging market conditions. The company is advancing loan restructuring efforts and preparing for steady production in early 2026.

Gibb River Diamonds reports completion of ore processing at Three Mile Hill and ongoing operations at Lakewood, recovering significant gold ounces and generating early revenue. Mining challenges at Neta Pit have impacted grades but are partly offset by increased tonnage and gold prices.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Legacy Iron Ore has ceased mining operations at Mt Celia, marking the end of Phase I, while advancing heap leach studies and exploring a Carbon-in-Leach plant to drive future growth.

Gibb River Diamonds has begun trucking and processing operations at its Neta Gold Mine, securing 130,000 tonnes of ore for milling at two contracted facilities in Western Australia.

Alara Resources has successfully commissioned its Al Wash-hi Majaza Copper Concentrator Plant in Oman, marking a key milestone as it begins copper-gold concentrate shipments and advances exploration across multiple licences.

Augustus Minerals has applied for a significant exploration licence in Papua New Guinea’s Vanapa River region, positioning itself within one of the world’s richest gold-copper belts while progressing its Mt Kare project.

Redcastle Resources has formed a strategic joint venture with BML Ventures to fast-track gold production at its Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef deposits, while expanding its Eastern Goldfields footprint through major tenement acquisitions.