Latest Mine Operations News

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

Tivan has initiated its first diamond drilling program at the high-grade lead-silver Aileron target in the Northern Territory, following a key land access agreement. This marks a pivotal step in assessing a promising polymetallic deposit within the Sandover AI Project.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports outstanding assay results from its Tiros Central Project in Brazil, revealing high-grade titanium dioxide and rare earth elements that underscore the project's global significance.

Strata Minerals has initiated on-ground exploration at its Biranup Gold Project in Western Australia, focusing on high-priority targets like Black Dragon and Red Dragon following a strategic review. The project’s proximity to the Tropicana Gold Mine adds strategic significance to these early-stage efforts.

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding scheme to acquire IDM International, securing the world-class Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. This merger positions Blackstone as a significant player in critical energy transition metals with promising exploration upside.

QMines Limited has reported outstanding near-surface copper intersections at its Develin Creek project, confirming the continuity of high-grade mineralisation at the Scorpion deposit and setting the stage for imminent resource upgrades and further drilling.

Enova Mining reports multiple drill intercepts exceeding 15% titanium dioxide at its CODA North project, highlighting significant co-mineralisation with rare earth elements and reinforcing the project's multi-commodity potential.

West African Resources reports robust results from its maiden grade control drilling at the Kiaka Gold Project, confirming extensive mineralisation and setting the stage for mining to commence in early 2025.

Savannah Goldfields has successfully completed a $2.69 million capital raise through a placement and institutional entitlement offer, setting the stage for a retail offer and a broader $14 million funding program to restart gold mining operations.

Solstice Minerals has secured the advanced Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, acquiring a JORC-compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of 40.4Mt at 0.4% copper and 0.1g/t gold. The acquisition positions Solstice for growth amid strong long-term copper demand.

Macro Metals Limited has launched its second Indigenous joint venture, Robe River Kuruma Macro Mining, to foster sustainable mining and socio-economic benefits in the West Pilbara region.