Latest Mine Operations News

Antipa Minerals reports robust progress at its Minyari Dome Gold-Copper Project, highlighted by a positive Scoping Study and promising Phase 2 drilling results, alongside a strengthened cash position of A$36.5 million following a strategic equity raise and asset sale.

Chalice Mining reports a robust cash position of approximately $90 million and no debt as it progresses the Gonneville Project towards a targeted Final Investment Decision in 2027. The appointment of Dan Brearley as COO signals strengthened operational leadership amid ongoing metallurgical testwork and exploration activities.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.

Prospect Resources has unveiled final Phase 1 drilling results from its Nyungu Central deposit, revealing thick, high-grade copper intersections and extending the deposit’s strike length to approximately 1.4km. The company is gearing up for Phase 2 drilling and an initial resource estimate in early 2025.

Evolution Mining delivered a standout December quarter with record cash flows, improved safety, and regulatory approval extending Cowal’s mine life to 2042. The company’s growth projects, including the Mungari mill expansion, are progressing ahead of schedule and under budget, positioning Evolution strongly for FY25.

Battery Age Minerals has verified the presence of Germanium-76 in concentrate from Austria’s historic Bleiberg mine, positioning the project as a strategic supplier for semiconductor materials amid tightening global supply.

Ausgold Limited reports robust assay results from its extensive drilling campaign at the Katanning Gold Project and promising initial exploration at Woodanilling, underscoring significant growth prospects in Western Australia.

Aurelia Metals reports significant copper and gold intersections across multiple deposits at its Peak Mine in the Cobar District, signalling a promising shift towards copper-gold dominant ores.

Leo Lithium Limited has announced a total distribution of 17.2 cents per share, combining a capital return and a special dividend, payable at the end of January 2025.

Centrex Limited has initiated a $10.4 million Entitlement Offer to fund the critical Stage 1.5 Expansion of its Ardmore Phosphate Project, aiming to boost production capacity to 625ktpa. The company highlights the pivotal role of this capital raise in securing operational continuity amid notable financial and logistical risks.

Liontown Resources has delivered a robust December quarter, achieving positive net cash flow and record production at its Kathleen Valley lithium project, reinforcing its path to becoming a major sustainable spodumene supplier.

Terrain Minerals has commenced reverse circulation drilling at its Lort River Project in Western Australia, targeting high-priority Vtem bedrock sulphide conductors that mirror the geology of IGO's Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper mine. Results are expected in early March 2025.