Latest Mine Operations News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has cleared a key regulatory hurdle by submitting a Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan for its Far Fanning Gold Project, while maintaining steady gold production at its Blackjack Gold Mine.

RocketDNA has fully deployed its Skylink® Operating System to all enterprise customers, driving over 1,000 active users and securing a 12-month pipeline of 25,000 pre-scheduled drone missions.

Aureka Limited has completed a Concept Level Study for its Comstock Gold & Silver Project, selecting the Walkers Pit as the preferred site for a low capital, fast-start mining operation. The company has lodged a Prospecting Licence application and is advancing an infill drilling program to upgrade its 56,000-ounce inferred resource.

Sheffield Resources has negotiated further waivers and deferrals on key loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, extending relief on obligations due through mid-2026. However, the outcome of ongoing debt restructuring talks remains uncertain.

PRL Global reports steady progress at Ardmore phosphate mine with over 55,800 tonnes shipped and final talks on bulk logistics to cut costs. Christmas Island operations rebound post-weather damage, while Liven Nutrients expands Australian footprint with new Geelong warehouse.

Albright Metals has completed its second staged payment milestone for the Golden Pike Gold and Antimony Project, issuing shares and cash to Globex Mining Enterprises as exploration and development progress.

Iceni Gold has secured a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Gold Fields, unlocking up to $10 million in exploration funding at the Everleigh-Tatong prospect within its 14 Mile Well Gold Project in Western Australia.

MLG Oz Limited has landed a significant A$70 million contract with Develop Global at the Pioneer Dome Lithium Project, marking its entry into Western Australia's emerging lithium sector with a comprehensive mining and crushing services package starting in mid-2026.

Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.

GoldArc Resources has completed the first phase of a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, delivering consistent broad mineralisation and higher-grade zones that underpin updated mine models ahead of regulatory approval.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust assay results from a 36-hole infill drill campaign at its Hustler gold deposit, underpinning an imminent Mineral Resource update and advancing permitting and mining optimisation activities.