Latest Mine Development News

Theta Gold Mines appoints Hansjoerg Plaggemars as non-executive director and promotes Bill Richie Yang to executive director, bolstering financial and project development leadership as the TGME Gold Mine Project advances.

Augustus Minerals is progressing its second-in-time licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, aiming to unlock a high-grade alkali epithermal deposit near the Porgera mine. The company is preparing for rapid underground development and aggressive drilling, contingent on regulatory outcomes.

Patriot Battery Metals has reached a significant milestone in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project, with federal and provincial environmental assessments now aligned and progressing on schedule.

Emmerson Resources has reported significant shallow high-grade gold intersections extending the White Devil deposit in Tennant Creek, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due in October 2025. These results underpin ongoing feasibility studies and hint at a potential mine development by FY2027.

Ora Banda Mining reports exceptional drill results from the Waihi deposit, revealing a new gold lode and significant depth extensions that strengthen the case for a third underground mine at the Davyhurst Project.

New Murchison Gold Limited reports a series of high-grade gold intersections from regional drilling across multiple prospects in Western Australia's Abbotts Greenstone Belt, signaling promising growth beyond its flagship Crown Prince Gold Mine.

Black Rock Mining has locked in A$10 million through a two-tranche placement to institutional and sophisticated investors, with a Share Purchase Plan to follow, aiming to accelerate early construction at its Mahenge Graphite Project.

SSH Mining Australia has entered a profit share mining agreement with High-Tech Metals to advance the Wagtail Gold Deposit, marking a pivotal step in the Mt Fisher Gold Project's development.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens has revealed extraordinary gold grades, including a standout 1.60m intercept at 623.94g/t Au. These results underpin the mine’s ramp-up and resource expansion plans.

Catalyst Metals Limited reported record FY2025 financial results driven by stable operations at the Plutonic Gold Belt and a buoyant gold price environment. The company plans to double annual gold production to 200koz through development of new mines and expanded exploration.

Sandfire Resources Ltd reported a 26% surge in FY25 revenue to US$1.176 billion alongside a 46% rise in underlying EBITDA, driven by robust copper production and operational resilience despite severe weather disruptions. The company also slashed net debt by US$273 million, setting the stage for further growth in FY26.

Brightstar Resources has kicked off a significant underground drilling campaign at its Fish Mine, aiming to extend mine life and upgrade mineral resources for future production growth.