Latest Contract Mining News

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.

Augustus Minerals is progressing its second-in-time licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, aiming to unlock a high-grade alkali epithermal deposit near the Porgera mine. The company is preparing for rapid underground development and aggressive drilling, contingent on regulatory outcomes.

Gibb River Diamonds has officially started mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project in Western Australia, leveraging a contract mining model that shields the company from upfront costs. The Neta Prospect's gold production will be processed through toll milling agreements, with profits shared equally between Gibb River and contractor BML Ventures.

NRW Holdings reported a 12.2% revenue increase to $3.27 billion in FY25, offset by a significant impairment linked to OneSteel receivables. The company declared a final fully franked dividend of 9.5 cents per share, underscoring confidence despite challenges.

Emeco Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with significant earnings growth, margin expansion, and improved cash flow, setting a confident stage for FY26. The company’s strategic focus on operational efficiency and technology-driven services underpins its positive outlook.

Redcastle Resources is progressing its Queen Alexandra gold project from scoping to pre-feasibility study preparation, focusing on closing critical data gaps and exploring funding options to accelerate development.

Akora Resources has renewed its key Bekisopa exploration tenement and appointed Peter Bird as CEO, strengthening its path toward developing a high-grade iron ore mine in Madagascar. The project enjoys strong local and government support amid infrastructure upgrades.

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a contract mining agreement for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to start open pit mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025, subject to permit approvals. The deal minimizes financial risk while positioning the company to capitalise on gold production.

SSH Group has bolstered its financial position with a $42.2 million capital raise, completed the acquisition of Total Contract Mining, and secured a new profit share agreement with High Tech Metals.

Javelin Minerals has announced a significant 27% increase in the Indicated Resource at its Eureka Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside a 16% grade improvement, setting the stage for expanded near-term mining plans.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

Augustus Minerals has secured a key position in the Mt Kare Gold Project by acquiring ACM Contract Mining PNG Ltd, positioning itself second-in-line for the exploration license in Papua New Guinea.