Latest Mine Development News

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Alliance Nickel’s maiden drilling at Australia United delivers encouraging gold grades, opening pathways for expanded exploration and a potential joint venture.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
24 Apr 2026
PLS Group delivered a record 232.4kt spodumene concentrate production in March 2026, lifted revenue 52% to A$567 million on soaring lithium prices, and strengthened its balance sheet with a US$600 million senior notes issuance.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
24 Apr 2026
Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Apr 2026
Dreadnought Resources has obtained regulatory approval for open pit mining at its Star of Mangaroon gold project in Western Australia, advancing its strategy to become a self-funded explorer by outsourcing development and processing.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Apr 2026
Vault Minerals delivered 78,578 ounces of gold in the March quarter at an AISC of A$3,006/oz, generating a remarkable $229 million in underlying free cash flow. The company completed the first stage of its King of the Hills plant upgrade and declared a maiden dividend, reinforcing its position as a high-yielding gold producer.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
22 Apr 2026
Sunstone Metals has delivered a robust Scoping Study for its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, outlining a 23-year mine life, strong production rates, and a post-tax NPV of US$0.9 billion at a conservative gold price. The study highlights low operating costs and substantial exploration upside, setting the stage for a pre-feasibility study and funding pursuits.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Apr 2026
Star Minerals has delivered promising new assay results from extensional drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, revealing shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation beyond the current pit design. The findings underpin plans to update the resource and mine plan, reinforcing the project’s robust economics amid strong gold prices.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Apr 2026
Tanami Gold's Central Tanami Project Joint Venture has chosen Macmahon as preferred contractor for a $38 million underground exploration decline at Groundrush, aiming to kick off construction in September 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Apr 2026
Rua Gold has lodged a Fast-Track Referral application for its Auld Creek gold and antimony project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield, aiming to speed up permitting and development under new government legislation.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Apr 2026
Wia Gold is making steady progress on its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, reporting strong high-grade drilling results that bolster underground mining prospects alongside ongoing feasibility studies and strategic leadership appointments.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 Apr 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 Apr 2026
Catalyst Metals is nearing completion of open pit mining at Trident, paving the way for underground operations forecast to start in 2027. Grade control drilling confirms the deposit’s high-grade consistency, supporting plans to double gold production at the Plutonic Gold Belt.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Apr 2026