Latest Life Of Mine Plan News

Maritana Minerals is intensifying drilling across its Western Australian projects, aiming to upgrade resources and support a mid-2027 mining restart at Boorara and first gold processing at the Black Swan Processing Hub.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

Austral Gold lifted Guanaco production by 17% in Q2 2026, cut unit costs, and filed a new technical report extending mine life to 2040 with a US$192 million NPV. Toll processing at Casposo added US$5.9 million in fees, while exploration advanced in Chile and Argentina.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) delivered a record quarterly gold production of 125,179 ounces in Q2 2026, maintaining its trajectory toward full-year guidance amid robust cash generation and promising drilling results.

Austral Gold has unveiled a comprehensive 14-year life-of-mine plan for its Guanaco Mine in Chile, underpinned by a US$192.1 million after-tax NPV and robust mineral reserves.

Aeris Resources has reported a substantial 70% jump in Mineral Resources and a fourfold increase in Ore Reserves at its Tritton Operations, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and successful exploration at key deposits.

Evolution Mining has delivered on its FY26 guidance with record cash flows and a fully unhedged portfolio, while setting a stable operational outlook for FY27 amid inflationary pressures.

Orezone Gold outlines 2026 production and cost outlook for its newly acquired Casa Berardi mine, highlighting a transitional phase with higher costs and planned exploration ramp-up.

West African Resources delivered 125,179 ounces of gold in Q2 2026, maintaining momentum toward its full-year guidance amid ongoing permitting hurdles and a major equity transaction at Kiaka.

Boss Energy has delivered on its revised FY26 uranium production guidance with 1.41 million pounds of U3O8 and accelerated its feasibility study for the Honeymoon project, aiming to unlock future growth with a new life-of-mine plan by August 2026.

Manuka Resources has secured the final US$4 million tranche of its US$30 million Nebari facility, fueling its push to restart gold production at Mt Boppy and silver output at Wonawinta by September 2026.

Metals X has increased the Renison Tin Operation's mineral resource tonnage and contained tin, offsetting a slight decline in grade, reflecting ongoing drilling success and resource replenishment.