Latest Mine Operations News

Zenith Minerals has secured exclusive subsurface exploration and mining rights over a key tenement package adjacent to its Dulcie Far North gold resource, significantly expanding its footprint in Western Australia's Marvel Loch–Forrestania gold belt. The deal includes milestone-based options for full ownership and a royalty agreement, setting the stage for accelerated resource growth.

Bowen Coking Coal is set to transition its Burton Mine Complex to an owner-operator model from July 1, 2025, aiming to increase production and reduce costs. This strategic shift marks a new chapter in Bowen’s operational control and growth ambitions.

Cygnus Metals has reported impressive high-grade assay results from its Golden Eye prospect in Quebec, confirming multiple mineralised zones and setting the stage for an initial resource estimate.

James Bay Minerals has reported significant high-grade gold and silver intercepts extending mineralisation well beyond current estimates at its Independence Project in Nevada, highlighting strong growth potential.

Yari Minerals has announced a significant 91% increase in its inferred coal resource at the Rolleston South Coal Project, leveraging new data from coal seam gas wells to boost the resource to 151 million tonnes.

Genesis Minerals has strategically acquired Focus Minerals' Laverton Gold Project, adding approximately 4 million ounces of gold resources near its existing Laverton mill. This fully funded $250 million bolt-on deal significantly enhances Genesis’ resource base and production outlook.

Hot Chili Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Huasco Water project in Chile, outlining a multi-stage water supply network to support mining, agriculture, and communities in the water-stressed Huasco Valley. The project boasts strong financial metrics and key MOUs with major mining and industrial clients.

Lefroy Exploration has secured its inaugural toll milling agreement for the Lucky Strike Gold Project, marking a significant step towards production with a February 2026 milling slot at Greenfields Mill.

Maronan Metals has significantly expanded its Maronan project resource, boosting the indicated silver-lead resource 2.5 times and reporting a maiden indicated copper-gold resource, setting the stage for advancing mine development.

Freehill Mining has successfully produced a high-grade 65.75% iron concentrate from a 400kg bulk sample at its Yerbas Buenas Mine in Chile, setting the stage for a potential restart of magnetite mining operations.

Matsa Resources has kicked off mining operations at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, with first ore expected to be stockpiled this month and processing set for September. The project is progressing on schedule, supported by key infrastructure and strategic partnerships.

Golden Mile Resources has completed its first drilling campaign at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, intersecting visible copper mineralisation at two key prospects for the first time since 1942. Assay results are pending, but early signs point to promising multi-element potential.