Latest Drilling And Blasting News

Forrestania Resources has awarded a significant A$27 million contract to MEGA Resources for the initial open pit mining phase at its Tycho Gold Project, marking a pivotal move from development to production.

Papyrus Australia updates its timeline for delivering biodegradable fibre board to TBS Mining Solutions, following trial results that require product refinements. Commercial supply is now expected from November 2026, with acceptance testing due by September.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.

Critical Minerals Group’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Lindfield Vanadium Project delivers a robust $821 million pre-tax NPV and 26.6% IRR, setting the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study and potential final investment decision in 2027.

Perseus Mining is ramping up underground production and expanding its resource base at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a $34 million FY27 drilling program aimed at extending mine life and boosting mineral resources.

Meteoric Resources has expanded its Ore Reserve at the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil by 42%, underpinning over 20 years of production and reinforcing its Tier 1 status in the global rare earths market.

Core Lithium has kicked off open pit mining at Grants and underground development at BP33, backed by strong cash reserves and strategic asset divestment plans.

Meteoric Resources has surged its Measured Resources by 246% to 128 million tonnes at its Caldeira Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, significantly de-risking the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study and underpinning future development plans.

Minerals 260 has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study and declared a maiden Ore Reserve for its Bullabulling Gold Project, revealing robust economics and a pathway to production by late 2028.

Emerald Resources has locked in major mining contracts with MACA Mining for its Dingo Range project in Western Australia and extended operations at its Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia, underpinning its growth strategy across two continents.

MLG Oz Limited has landed a significant A$70 million contract with Develop Global at the Pioneer Dome Lithium Project, marking its entry into Western Australia's emerging lithium sector with a comprehensive mining and crushing services package starting in mid-2026.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.