Latest Mine Operations News

Brightstar Resources has entered a strategic earn-in agreement with Cazaly Resources, allowing Cazaly to earn up to 80% of the Goongarrie Gold Project by funding $3 million in exploration. This move streamlines Brightstar’s portfolio, enabling a sharper focus on advancing key development projects.

Saturn Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Apollo Hill Gold Project resource, now exceeding 2 million ounces of gold, driven by extensive drilling and enhanced geological modelling.

Evolution Mining Limited has reported a record statutory net profit after tax of $365.1 million for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, driven by strong operational performance and higher gold and copper prices. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.0 cents per share, continuing its consistent shareholder returns.

Horizon Minerals has commenced processing the first ore from its Phillips Find Gold Project, marking a key milestone in its path to gold production. The joint venture with BML Ventures is progressing well, with mining operations already delivering substantial volumes.

IMDEX reported a 10% revenue decline in 1H25 amid subdued global exploration activity but delivered a robust 28% increase in EBITDA, maintaining a strong 30% margin and positioning itself for growth.

Lefroy Exploration has partnered with BML Ventures under a profit-sharing agreement to develop the Lucky Strike gold deposit, aiming to start mining operations in the second half of 2025. This collaboration leverages BML's mining expertise and funding, while Lefroy retains half the profits from the project.

Critica Limited has announced a landmark maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Jupiter Project, establishing it as Australia's largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit with significant strategic potential.

Copper Search Limited has entered an exclusive option and joint venture agreement to earn up to 75% in the Byrock Project, a highly prospective copper-gold exploration asset in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value through large-scale discovery.

Askari Metals has announced a significant 28% upgrade to the gold resource at its 100%-owned Burracoppin Gold Project in Western Australia, now containing 82,700 ounces of gold. The company highlights strong exploration potential and ongoing investor interest amid record gold prices.

Burgundy Diamond Mines showcased its vertically integrated diamond business and Ekati mine acquisition at the Bell Potter Unearthed Natural Resources Conference, outlining a robust 2025 operational and financial outlook despite market headwinds.

Southern Hemisphere Mining's 2024 drilling campaign at Llahuin in Chile reveals promising copper-gold grades and extends the Cerro-Ferro system strike, setting the stage for deeper exploration in 2025.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant depth extensions at its Tunkillia Project's 223 Deposit, with new drilling intersecting broad mineralisation below the previously modelled pit floor. This discovery supports an expanded resource estimate and ongoing optimisation studies.