Latest Exploration And Production News

Omnia Metals has shifted its exploration focus to US antimony, silver, rare earths and gallium projects, backed by $3.1 million in equity raisings. Early Montana sampling produced follow-up targets, but the company remains loss-making and says the results are reconnaissance-scale rather than evidence of a resource.

Ballard Mining has expanded the Mt Ida Gold Project’s global Mineral Resource Estimate by 56% to 1.836 million ounces, while securing the approvals and cash runway needed to advance development studies. The pre-production company is now targeting a maiden Ore Reserve, feasibility study and Final Investment Decision in the first half of calendar 2027.

Perpetual Resources has added 62 lode claims around its Nevada Scheelite tungsten project, expanding the land position by 1,271.63 acres and more than 15 times the original patented claim area. The move broadens the project from a historic mine redevelopment opportunity into a larger exploration play, although the new ground remains untested.

49 Metals has elevated CEO Phil Carter to Managing Director while shifting Executive Director Oliver Kreuzer into a non-executive and consulting role. The restructure comes with A$265,000 in base pay for Carter and 5 million options exercisable at 25¢ and 30¢.

Alkane Resources has lifted group Ore Reserves to 1.374 million ounces after exploration and resource conversion replaced depletion across its operating portfolio. The FY26 update also puts Björkdal’s open-pit restart and Costerfield’s extended mine life into sharper focus.

Star Minerals has transitioned from explorer to producer with mining underway at its Tumblegum South Gold Project and anticipates first gold revenue in the December quarter of 2026.

Carnaby Resources has made significant strides at its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, delivering a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and consolidating ownership, before agreeing to a $213 million acquisition by Evolution Mining offering shareholders a 60% premium.

Haranga Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Patrick Mutz as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to accelerate development of its high-grade Lincoln Gold Project in California.

Metal Bank is fast-tracking production at its Livingstone Gold Project in WA, prioritising the Homestead and Winja deposits with drilling set to start in September 2026. This strategic pivot aims to leverage larger resources at Livingstone over earlier plans at Whiteheads.

West Wits Mining has transitioned from developer to producer with first gold poured at Qala Shallows, backed by a $97 million project finance package and a resource base expanded to 7.24 million ounces.

Tamboran Resources is poised to deliver first gas sales from its Beetaloo Basin pilot project, backed by a robust balance sheet and strategic partnerships aiming to slash drilling costs.

Mont Royal Resources has partnered with Alta Resource Technologies to investigate a novel protein-based method for producing high-purity rare earth oxides from the Ashram Project, aiming to deepen its processing capabilities within North America’s critical minerals supply chain.