Latest Mine Operations News

Paterson Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its Grace Gold-Copper Project, revealing wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation. With Phase II drilling on the horizon, the company aims to upgrade its resource estimate and explore production pathways.

Eagle Mountain Mining has reached a key milestone as Nittetsu completes due diligence on the Oracle Ridge copper project, moving closer to signing a joint venture agreement expected in April 2026.

Kairos Minerals has received the final $10 million payment from Pilbara Minerals under a key tenement sale, lifting its cash reserves to $35 million and setting the stage for expanded exploration and feasibility studies at the Mt York Gold Project.

Western Gold Resources has taken a decisive step towards production at its Gold Duke Project by awarding pre-mining contracts and appointing SSH Mining as the mine operator, setting the stage for Q1 2026 mobilisation.

Kuniko Limited has identified a 4-kilometre gold-silver mineralised corridor at its Commonwealth Project in NSW, with multiple high-priority drill targets defined by advanced geophysical modelling. The company is poised to start its maiden diamond drilling program imminently.

Andean Silver reports robust drilling results at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile, revealing significant mineralisation expansions and upgrades ahead of a resource update. The findings underpin ongoing restart studies and feasibility work, supported by strong funding and rising precious metals prices.

Western Yilgarn NL has announced a significant discovery of high-grade gallium and tellurium mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, highlighting a potentially large and regionally extensive critical minerals system.

Lunnon Metals has officially begun mining at its Lady Herial project, marking the first new mine on the Foster belt in over 30 years and targeting significant gold production amid record prices.

Canyon Resources updates progress on its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, confirming key milestones despite locomotive delivery delays that push the maiden bauxite shipment to Q3 2026.

Estrella Resources has ramped up extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project in Timor-Leste, targeting a significant 30,000 tonne market sample as it advances towards commercial production.

Lotus Resources has completed a A$76 million placement to bolster its financial position as it accelerates uranium production at the Kayelekera Mine, aiming for steady state output and first shipments in Q2 2026.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.