Latest Drilling And Blasting News

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited produced nearly 398 ounces of gold doré in its latest Blackjack smelt, with mining and processing activities progressing on schedule and larger campaigns expected next month.

Cokal Limited has secured regulatory approval to resume mining at its Bumi Barito Mineral project, with operations set to restart mid-June and a 10,000 MT coal shipment planned for late June.

IperionX’s Titan Definitive Feasibility Study outlines a shovel-ready Tennessee project targeting heavy rare earths, titanium, zirconium, and hafnium with robust economics and strategic US supply chain implications.

Felix Gold has kicked off extraction and stockpiling of high-grade antimony ore at its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a critical step towards establishing a domestic US supply chain amid growing strategic demand.

Metal Bank has taken a significant step toward production at its Seven Leaders gold deposit by signing a non-binding MOU with Terra Mining for contract mining and crushing services, targeting a Q4 2026 start.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has resumed mining at its Pinnacles Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine, marking its first operations since 2021 and aiming to ramp up production through multiple ore feeds to the Rasp processing plant.

Core Lithium has secured a $274 million contract with Develop Global to advance underground mining at the BP33 deposit, a cornerstone of its Finniss Lithium Operation, aiming for first ore by mid-2027 and full production in 2028.

Aquirian Limited has secured $8 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate growth of its Drillforce business and support a major $48 million contract at the Lord Byron mine.

Brightstar Resources has secured full funding for its Goldfields Project, targeting 75,000oz gold production annually from mid-2027, while advancing the Sandstone Project towards a potential Tier-1 development with production aimed for 2029.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported solid Q3 FY26 gold production from its Charters Towers assets, highlighted by strong mill performance and record pours at Blackjack. The company also secured exclusive mining rights at Podosky, underpinning its regional growth strategy.

Native Mineral Resources has poured its first 315 ounces of gold doré since restarting mining at Blackjack, signalling a grade uplift and improved production. Meanwhile, the Podosky project advances with site establishment and fleet mobilisation on track for late April ore delivery.

Brightstar Resources has wrapped up its largest-ever processing campaign under the Genesis Minerals Ore Purchase Agreement, delivering nearly 8,000 ounces of gold and $53 million in gross revenue. This milestone strengthens Brightstar’s financial position ahead of its own processing plant construction and mine restarts in 2027.