Latest Mine Development News

Orion Minerals has completed the conversion of a ZAR344.5 million loan from South Africa’s IDC into equity, giving IDC a 23.8% stake in the Prieska Project subsidiary and removing secured lending constraints.

Nova Minerals has launched a major 2026 exploration campaign at its Estelle Project in Alaska, combining a 10,000-metre drilling program with advancing antimony production backed by US$43.4 million in U.S. Department of War funding.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) has cleared a key regulatory hurdle with DMPE approval for the White Swan Kaolin Project’s Mining Development and Closure Proposal, paving the way for bulk sampling and offtake talks ahead of mining.

Brightstar Resources has given the green light to its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa processing plant at Laverton. First gold production is slated for June 2027, backed by full funding and regulatory approvals.

American Uranium’s early infill drilling at Lo Herma confirms robust uranium mineralisation continuity in Mine Unit 1, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and scoping study in Q3 2026.

Revolver Resources has secured critical contracts and completed infrastructure upgrades at its Dianne Copper Mine Project, moving closer to a Final Investment Decision and first copper output within a year.

Orion Minerals has secured $15.4 million in a placement to accelerate development at its Prieska and Okiep copper projects in South Africa, paving the way for its transition to a copper producer.

Maronan Metals has completed a major share distribution from Red Metal, expanding its shareholder base, while locking in a $22 million strategic investment to fund an ambitious drilling program and feasibility study.

Brightstar Resources is poised to hit a major milestone with a Final Investment Decision expected in June 2026, paving the way for first gold production by mid-2027 at its Goldfields Project in Western Australia.

West Wits Mining has locked in a ZAR 875 million senior loan facility with Absa and Nedbank, replacing earlier funding and boosting support for its Qala Shallows project; the first new South African gold mine in over 15 years.

Metal Bank has secured $1.2 million through a placement at a 30% premium, aiming to fast-track production at its Seven Leaders deposit and advance the Homestead and Winja gold projects at Livingstone.

Hillgrove Resources has secured an option to earn an 80% stake in the Mutooroo Copper Project through a $10 million pre-feasibility study farm-in with Havilah Resources, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure to boost copper output.