Latest Mine Development News

Ora Banda Mining has reported a staggering 964% increase in its Round Dam gold resource, boosting its total global mineral resources to 3.3 million ounces. This leap underscores the company’s aggressive organic growth strategy and ongoing exploration success.

St George Mining has appointed Carla Grasso as Principal Geologist to spearhead mine planning at its Araxá Rare Earths-Niobium Project, following a major resource upgrade. This move signals a decisive step towards advancing economic studies and potential mining operations in Brazil.

Horizon Minerals has taken a decisive step to fast-track its Black Swan Processing Hub by ordering critical long lead items, underpinning its transformation into a 2.2Mtpa gold processing facility near Kalgoorlie.

Aurora Energy Metals has appointed seasoned geologist Aidan Platel as Managing Director and CEO, alongside Warren Hallam as Non-Executive Chair, marking a strategic leadership transition after divesting its uranium project.

AusQuest Limited reports strong assay results from its Cangallo project in Peru, revealing a large, continuous copper-gold mineralised system with promising high-grade intervals and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

Ardea Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a placement and launched a A$2 million Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project. The capital injection supports the finalisation of a key feasibility study and ongoing project development.

Riversgold Limited has been granted a strategic tenement adjacent to its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, setting the stage for imminent drilling and development alongside MEGA Resources.

Catalyst Metals Limited delivered a robust half-year result with revenues up 50% and profits rising 40%, driven by higher gold prices and operational advances including a doubling of reserves in the Plutonic Gold Belt.

FIN Resources has completed the acquisition of the Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada’s Northwest Territories, securing key permits and preparing for a fully funded drilling campaign starting in March 2026.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue soaring 80% to $336.3 million and net profit nearly doubling to $96.3 million, driven by operational ramp-ups and exploration success.

Zimplats Holdings Limited reported a remarkable half-year performance with revenue up 83% and profit before tax surging over 2,100%, driven by higher metal prices and operational gains. Capital projects and sustainability efforts remain on track amid a challenging Zimbabwean environment.

Aurelia Metals Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with revenue climbing 27% and net profit after tax rising 26%, driven by production ramp-up at the Federation Mine and progress on the Great Cobar Project.