Latest Mine Development News

Paterson Resources has boosted its Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate at the Grace Gold Project to 200,000 ounces, revealing shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation with strong open cut potential.

Rumble Resources has upgraded its Western Queen gold resource by 17% to 433,600 ounces, secured a near five-year toll milling agreement, and progressed feasibility and permitting work, setting the stage for production in 2027.

Emerald Resources NL sustained steady gold output at its Okvau Mine with 27.1Koz produced in June quarter while progressing the Dingo Range Gold Project towards production, supported by a robust cash position of A$481 million.

Nexus Minerals has completed nearly 22,000m of RC drilling at Wallbrook, delivering strong gold intercepts and setting up an updated resource estimate by September. The company also moved to acquire Northern Star's remaining 10% stake in the Pinnacles JV, consolidating full ownership.

Eagle Mountain Mining finalises a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project, extinguishing a US$7.25 million debt and setting in motion a US$16.5 million exploration program. The company holds $2.9 million cash and is reassessing its Silver Mountain project alongside new acquisition pursuits.

Everest Metals has reported strong progress across its Western Australian projects, including maiden and upgraded resource estimates at Revere, Mt Edon, and Mt Dimer, alongside advancing mining and proprietary processing technology.

Rua Gold’s Auld Creek Project has qualified for New Zealand’s new Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024, promising a faster permitting timeline and reduced regulatory risk as the company advances toward mine development.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a 10-year open pit mine with robust production targets, strong financial metrics, and significant exploration progress, backed by a $30 million capital raise.

Hot Chili Limited is accelerating development at its La Verde copper-gold deposit in Chile, reporting strong drilling results and securing an additional US$15 million via an amended royalty agreement with OR Royalties. The company is progressing environmental assessments and pre-feasibility studies for the broader Costa Fuego project while maintaining a robust cash position.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) finalises its acquisition of Australian Kaolin, securing a 47Mt kaolin resource and mining approval for a 250,000 tonne per annum operation. The company progresses kaolin beneficiation in China, explores high purity quartz projects, and advances gold targets at Koolyanobbing, supported by a $1.33m cash position.

PLS Group Limited delivered record FY26 lithium production and sales, boosted revenue 152%, and commenced Ngungaju plant restart, setting the stage for growth with P2000 expansion feasibility underway.