Latest Mine Development News

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has reported strong underground drilling results at Youanmi’s United North area, with mineralisation extending beyond the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) mine plan and infrastructure contracts advancing, keeping the project on track for mid-2027 gold production.

Medallion Metals has appointed Macmahon Underground as the preferred contractor for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project underground mining, securing a $240 million, three-year deal that undercuts prior feasibility estimates by $20 million.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) delivered a record 861.3oz doré smelt on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% rise from early August and pushing total production past 1,450oz in two weeks. Mining milestones at Blackjack South Pit and advancing development at multiple sites underpin the company’s growing momentum.

Maritana Minerals has secured key regulatory approvals and is progressing critical non-process infrastructure at its Black Swan Processing Hub, keeping the project on track for first gold production in the second half of 2027.

GoldArc Resources has delivered its strongest gold intercept at Mt Stirling Well, reinforcing high-grade continuity and advancing mine planning under a fully funded drilling program.

Alice Queen has deployed a dual-purpose drill rig to Horn Island, initiating a multi-phase program aimed at expanding its substantial gold resource and exploring new mineralised zones.

GoldArc Resources has cleared the last regulatory hurdle for its Mt Stirling gold project, enabling development to proceed under a 50/50 profit-share partnership with BML Ventures.

Venus Metals Corporation is returning $35 million to shareholders via a special cash dividend funded by the recent sale of its Youanmi Gold Project royalty to Franco-Nevada. The dividend is largely franked and follows an earlier in-specie distribution of Rox Resources shares.

Global Lithium Resources has secured the Mining Development and Closure Proposal approval for its Manna Lithium Project, paving the way for early works and infrastructure development ahead of a planned Final Investment Decision in late 2026.

Peregrine Gold has expanded the known gold-bearing paleo gravel strike at its Capricorn Prospect to approximately 4 kilometres, uncovering a new potential gold source and advancing plans for small-scale mining operations.

Medallion Metals has wrapped up all key regulatory hurdles for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, clearing the way for mine development and early production activities to begin this year.

Dateline Resources confirms Colosseum as a high-margin gold project with strong BFS economics and pushes rare earth exploration at Music Valley with assays up to 7.1% TREO.