Latest Mine Life Extension News

AIC Mines reports significant growth in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at its Eloise Copper Mine and Jericho Copper Project, underpinning potential mine-life extensions and production growth.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved a six-year extension for the Dartbrook underground coal mine, pushing its operational horizon to 2033 despite ongoing financial administration challenges.

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.

Vault Minerals reports a series of high-grade drilling results across its key gold projects, signalling potential life-of-mine extensions and new mining fronts. The findings highlight resource growth opportunities at Leonora, Darlot, Deflector, and Sugar Zone.

Alkane Resources has identified a significant gold-bearing seismic reflector beneath its Roswell deposit at Tomingley, alongside multiple high-grade zones in the Western Monzodiorite domain, signalling promising resource expansion prospects.

Aeris Resources has withdrawn aspirational statements about extending mine life at its Tritton and Jaguar operations following its Peel Resources acquisition announcement, urging investors to exercise caution.

Kingston Resources reports robust high-grade polymetallic assay results from underground drilling at Mineral Hill, reinforcing resource confidence and de-risking near-term mining plans.

Dateline Resources reports strong diamond drilling results at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and advancing plans for mine life extension.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.

DPM Metals Inc. delivered record revenues and earnings in 2025, driven by higher metal prices and stable production, while completing the strategic acquisition of Adriatic Metals plc, adding the Vareš polymetallic mine to its portfolio. The company outlines a robust three-year growth plan focused on expanding production and exploration.

DPM Metals has reported record financial results for 2025, driven by strong free cash flow and earnings, while advancing key projects and maintaining a low-cost production profile. The company’s three-year outlook highlights significant production growth and disciplined capital management.

West African Resources has reported significant diamond drilling results extending high-grade gold mineralisation well below its current resource at Sanbrado, Burkina Faso, setting the stage for a major resource update in Q2 2026.