Latest Mine Development News

Brightstar Resources has secured key regulatory approvals for the Lady Shenton open pit mine in Menzies, positioning the company to accelerate production within its Goldfields Hub. The deposit is now 'mine ready' and will feed into Brightstar’s planned Laverton processing plant.

Rox Resources has ramped up underground mining and advanced processing plant development at its Youanmi Gold Project, signalling a strong push towards production in 2026. Key infrastructure expansions and strategic hires underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

Deep Yellow Limited confirms Greg Field will start as Managing Director and CEO on 2 February 2026, marking a leadership transition as the company advances its uranium projects in Namibia and Australia.

Kingsgate Consolidated has reported a solid second quarter with over 20,000 ounces of gold produced, boosting cash and bullion holdings by 56%. The company maintains its FY26 guidance while reshaping its A Pit for future gains.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Ramelius Resources confirms it is on track to meet its FY26 gold production guidance, with key projects progressing smoothly and a substantial share buyback program underway.

Manuka Resources is gearing up to recommence gold and silver production in the Cobar Basin by mid-2026 while awaiting a pivotal regulatory decision on its large-scale iron sands project in New Zealand.

Charger Metals NL has lodged a mining lease application for its Medcalf Lithium Deposit and plans a drilling campaign to expand resources at its Lake Johnston project in Western Australia.

Kalamazoo Resources has appointed Adam Garczynski to lead the Mt Olympus Pre-Feasibility Study and completed the first diamond drill hole at its Ashburton Gold Project, marking key progress in its 2026 development plans.

Austral Gold has inked major mining service agreements to advance open pit operations at its Casposo Mine, aligning with its 2026 production targets. Early production is on track, underpinning confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Silver Mines Limited advances the Bowdens Silver Project by updating ecological surveys under new biodiversity laws, aiming for a legally robust development application redetermination by mid-2026.

Lithium Energy has completed Phase 1 drilling at its high-grade Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits in Queensland, with Phase 2 drilling set to begin in January 2026. The company is also exploring a vertically integrated battery anode material business to capitalize on shifting global supply dynamics.