Latest Mine Operations News

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The deal, pending shareholder approvals, sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Cavalier Resources appoints Colin Bald as General Manager Operations and releases an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Crawford Gold Project, highlighting robust financial metrics and a clear path to production.

Gibb River Diamonds advances key permits for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to begin mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025 with minimal financial risk.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

Brightstar Resources has unveiled a definitive feasibility study for its Laverton-Menzies gold projects, outlining a clear growth trajectory targeting 70,000 ounces annually over five years and aiming for 200,000 ounces by 2029.

Horizon Gold Limited has reported a series of impressive high-grade gold intercepts from extensive drilling at its Gum Creek Gold Project, reinforcing the project's potential and advancing its feasibility study.

WA1 Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Luni niobium deposit with a significant Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate and successful ferroniobium production testwork, positioning the West Arunta Project as a key player in the critical minerals sector.

Aquirian Limited has secured $5 million in fresh capital to upgrade its Wubin emulsion facility and accelerate commercialization of its innovative Collar Keeper® technology, alongside a new $1.5 million tolling contract.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, issuing over 692 million shares and 83 million options, significantly expanding its copper-gold portfolio with the Mankayan project in the Philippines.

Aurum Resources has launched a 30,000m diamond drilling campaign at its Napié Gold Project alongside an aggressive 100,000m program at Boundiali, aiming to boost its combined 2.5Moz gold resource with key updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study due by year-end.

Celsius Resources has initiated on-site engineering and feasibility updates at its flagship MCB Copper-Gold Project, supported by new funding and an extended share return agreement with Sodor, Inc.

Champion Iron Limited has upsized its senior notes offering to US$500 million, pricing the debt at 7.875% interest to refinance existing credit facilities and support ongoing project development.