Latest Mine Development News

Westgold Resources reported a 72% jump in revenue to $624 million in H1 FY25, driven by increased gold production and higher prices, but posted a net loss after tax due to significant one-off acquisition expenses.

Latitude 66 Limited is set to commence a pioneering Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling trial at its KSB North Project in Finland, aiming to unlock high-grade gold and cobalt mineralisation at the K6E and K6W Prospects. This move could significantly enhance exploration efficiency and reduce costs across the project.

Black Cat Syndicate has restarted underground drilling at its Paulsens Gold Operation, targeting resource expansion and mine life extension with results expected from March 2025.

Ora Banda Mining's latest drilling at Riverina confirms deep, high-grade gold mineralisation, extending mine life and prompting a $45 million investment to accelerate exploration and infrastructure expansion.

South32 has obtained federal environmental approval for its Worsley Mine Development Project, paving the way for sustained bauxite mining and alumina production through at least fiscal year 2036.

Sky Metals has completed a successful diamond drilling program at its Tallebung Tin Project, intersecting significant visual tin-tungsten mineralisation in all five drill holes. A major 70-hole reverse circulation drilling campaign is set to begin in March, aiming to expand the resource.

St George Mining has forged a strategic partnership with global EPC leader Xinhai, securing an A$8 million investment and a pathway to fast-track the Araxá niobium-REE project in Brazil.

Evolution Mining has reported a landmark first half of FY25 with a 277% jump in statutory net profit and a substantial 250% increase in its interim dividend, underscoring robust operational momentum and shareholder returns.

Evolution Mining Limited has reported a record statutory net profit after tax of $365.1 million for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, driven by strong operational performance and higher gold and copper prices. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.0 cents per share, continuing its consistent shareholder returns.

Horizon Minerals has commenced processing the first ore from its Phillips Find Gold Project, marking a key milestone in its path to gold production. The joint venture with BML Ventures is progressing well, with mining operations already delivering substantial volumes.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Matsa Resources has reported a standout high-grade gold intercept of 12.98g/t at its Fortitude North project, confirming a second lode structure and reinforcing its exploration model of multiple stacked mineralised lodes.