Latest Mine Operations News

Santana Minerals has reported a robust Pre-feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, lifting the after-tax NPV to A$1.2 billion and IRR to 76%, as it progresses detailed engineering and fast-track permitting in New Zealand.

Cygnus Metals has reported a significant new copper-gold-silver intersection at its Chibougamau Project, revealing a potential new lode just 250 metres from the main Corner Bay deposit. This discovery underscores the project's exploration upside and resource growth potential.

Horizon Gold advances its Gum Creek Gold Project with ongoing diamond drilling and a major upcoming RC drilling campaign aimed at upgrading its 2.14 million ounce gold resource. The company also strengthens its balance sheet following a strategic share sale.

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered its highest ever half-year iron ore shipments of 97.1 million tonnes, alongside a notable 10% reduction in hematite production costs, underscoring operational strength and advancing decarbonisation efforts.

Peregrine Gold Limited has agreed to sell its Deadman Flat and Perry Creek Project to Capricorn Metals Ltd for A$1.5 million in shares, while maintaining upside through royalties and milestone payments. This deal strengthens Peregrine’s balance sheet and accelerates its focus on the Tin Can Trend exploration.

Iltani Resources has reported outstanding silver equivalent grades from the first seven drill holes at its Orient West project, highlighting significant potential for both open-pit and underground mining operations. The company plans to resume drilling in March 2025, aiming to further delineate this promising silver-indium deposit.

Fenix Resources delivered a transformational December quarter, setting the stage to triple its iron ore production in 2025, backed by record shipments and a 177% increase in mineral resources at Iron Ridge.

Bubalus Resources has appointed Brendan Borg as Managing Director, positioning the company to accelerate exploration at its Victorian Gold Projects amid a buoyant gold market.

RocketDNA has reported its strongest quarter yet, breaking the $2 million revenue barrier and marking its first international export of the xBot® autonomous drone platform to a major African mining operation.

Nexus Minerals reports significant exploration success at its Wallbrook Gold Project with two new gold discoveries and robust assay results from a recent aircore drilling campaign. The company plans further drilling to expand these promising targets.

Trigg Minerals reports a 92% increase in its Wild Cattle Creek antimony resource and expands its NSW footprint with key tenement acquisitions, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

Mount Gibson Iron reported a stronger December quarter with increased iron ore shipments and cashflow, while preparing for a potential accounting impairment due to recent price fluctuations.