Latest Mine Development News

Nova Minerals has priced a US$20 million NASDAQ offering to fund exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, signaling a key step forward for the company’s growth ambitions.

Develop Global Limited has landed a significant A$200 million contract to build underground access tunnels at OceanaGold’s Waihi North Project in New Zealand, marking a major milestone for its mining services division.

Macro Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of a 27.3% interest in the Extension Iron Ore Project, positioning itself to move beyond mining services into direct iron ore production with first ore targeted for late 2026.

Aurelia Metals has reported significant drilling results at the historical Nymagee Mine in NSW, confirming extensions of polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a new mine development in the Cobar region.

Cavalier Resources has reported further high-grade gold assay results from its Southern Development Area at the Crawford Gold Project, confirming promising extensional mineralisation beyond the Stage 1 Starter Pit. The company is advancing plans to upgrade its Mineral Resource Estimate while awaiting additional assay data.

Hawsons Iron Ltd has declared a JORC-compliant Probable Ore Reserve of 2.3 billion tonnes and completed a positive Pre-Feasibility Study supporting a 26-year, 12Mtpa magnetite concentrate project in New South Wales.

Middle Island Resources has appointed Peter Spiers as CEO, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its Serbian projects with his extensive industry expertise.

Hawthorn Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold results from a major drilling campaign at its Anglo Saxon project, setting the stage for potential open pit mining development.

Javelin Minerals has lodged its Mining Proposal for the Eureka Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to commence in mid-2026 and first cashflow by Q3. Fully funded and partnered with MEGA Resources, the project is on track to unlock value in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Aeris Resources has reported significant high-grade copper intersections extending mineralisation beyond current resources at its Tritton Operation in New South Wales, highlighting potential new mineralised trends and thicker deposits.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.

Robex Resources has reached a pivotal milestone at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea by delivering first ore to the mill, setting the stage for first gold production expected this month.