Latest Mine Life Extension News

Aeris Resources aims to extend the life of its Tritton copper operations through the proposed acquisition of Peel Mining’s South Cobar assets, while reporting strong H1 FY26 financial performance and advancing multiple development projects.

AIC Mines reported a strong March quarter with Eloise copper production exceeding guidance at lower costs amid steady progress on its processing plant expansion and Jericho underground development.

Larvotto Resources is progressing the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project on time and budget, aiming for mid-2026 production amid rising strategic demand for antimony. The project benefits from grid power, ongoing drilling success, and government support for critical minerals.

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

Ausgold Limited's latest drilling at the Katanning Gold Project reveals exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, supporting resource growth and mine life extension prospects in Western Australia.

Redcastle Resources has delivered robust assay results from infill drilling at its Queen Alexandra deposit, confirming mineralisation continuity and expansion below the current pit design. The company plans a substantial grade control drilling program to sharpen mine planning within a 1.7 km gold corridor.

Regis Resources reported a strong cash and bullion increase of $198 million in the March 2026 quarter, lifting its balance to $1.128 billion despite gold production trailing FY26 guidance. The company continues to monitor fuel supply risks amid national uncertainties.

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.