Latest Mine Development News

Black Cat Syndicate reports ongoing underground drilling success at its Paulsens Gold Operation, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation in newly targeted Gabbro Veins. The results underpin resource growth and support an accelerated production ramp-up.

WA1 Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Luni niobium deposit with a significant Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate and successful ferroniobium production testwork, positioning the West Arunta Project as a key player in the critical minerals sector.

Celsius Resources has initiated on-site engineering and feasibility updates at its flagship MCB Copper-Gold Project, supported by new funding and an extended share return agreement with Sodor, Inc.

Perenti’s underground mining arm, Barminco, has won a significant three-year contract with Westgold Resources at the Great Fingall project, boosting its Australian mining portfolio and promising steady revenue growth.

Neometals Ltd has released its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ironclad deposit within its 100% owned Barrambie Gold Project, confirming an inferred resource of 13,000 ounces of gold. This milestone validates historic data and sets the stage for near-surface mining development.

Richmond Vanadium Technology slows key project activities and reshapes its leadership team to navigate a prolonged period of low vanadium prices while advancing battery technology development.

EV Resources has appointed Miguel Barahona as President of its Mexican subsidiary to lead the restart of the Los Lirios open pit antimony mine, signalling a strategic push to advance its operations in Oaxaca.

AIC Mines Limited has launched a A$55 million equity raise alongside a A$10 million share purchase plan to fund a significant expansion of its Eloise Copper Mine processing capacity and advance the Jericho Copper Mine development.

Aurelia Metals has released its FY26 production, cost, and capital guidance alongside an aspirational outlook for FY27 and FY28, highlighting key operational shifts and investment in the Cobar region.

Canterbury Resources is set to drill a 900m deep hole at its Briggs copper project, testing a high-priority geophysical target that could reveal richer copper zones. Supported by a government grant, this move coincides with a scoping study aiming to unlock one of Australia’s largest undeveloped copper deposits.

Catalyst Metals reports positive infill drilling results at its Trident Gold Project, confirming expected mineralisation and enabling development to commence with first ore targeted in late 2025.

Brightstar Resources is advancing underground development at its Fish Mine on schedule, aiming for first ore stoping in the September quarter while launching drilling programs to extend mine life and upgrade resources.