Latest Drilling And Blasting News

Mayur Resources has marked significant progress at its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, completing key wharf infrastructure and ordering essential construction equipment ahead of major build phases.

Robex Resources confirms steady progress on its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, maintaining schedule and budget for first gold production in late 2025.

Challenger Gold Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Toll Milling Project outlines a robust three-year operation delivering 450,000 tonnes of gold-silver ore to Austral Gold’s Casposo plant, with strong economics and low upfront capital.

West African Resources has commenced mining and crushing at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, maintaining its schedule and budget for first gold production in the third quarter of 2025. The project’s progress signals a significant boost to the company’s annual gold output.

Macro Metals Limited has secured $2 million from a strategic placement to Paramount Earthmoving, advanced exploration across multiple Pilbara projects, and entered a second majority Indigenous-owned joint venture, positioning itself for growth in mining services.

Sheffield Resources delivered a standout quarter with record mineral sands shipments and positive operating cashflow from its Thunderbird Mine joint venture, setting the stage for a significant production increase by 2027.

Akora Resources has confirmed that intermediate grade iron ore at its Bekisopa Project can be upgraded to saleable products, potentially extending mine life and enhancing project economics ahead of its March 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study.

Akora Resources reports strong progress at its Bekisopa Iron Ore Project in Madagascar, highlighted by successful drilling results, completion of key technical studies, and official support from the Malagasy government. The company is on track to deliver a Pre-Feasibility Study by Q1 2025, aiming to produce high-grade direct shipping ore for steelmakers focused on decarbonisation.

Sheffield Resources reported a record quarterly concentrate production of 198,704 tonnes at its Thunderbird mine, alongside a strategic expansion of its zircon concentrate customer base. Despite strong operational performance, the company faces short-term financial pressures amid restructuring efforts.

Aquirian’s subsidiary Western Energetics has secured a $20 million, three-year supply agreement with Mt Ida Goldmine, delivering innovative energetics and technology solutions that promise cost savings and environmental benefits.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.