Latest Mine Operations News

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Mining Lease Application at the Big One Copper Deposit, setting the stage for potential near-term copper production amid a tightening global copper market.

Forrestania Resources has begun mining and delivering ore to Westgold’s Higginsville hub, marking its official transition from explorer to gold producer. The company is also refurbishing its own Lake Johnston facility to establish independent processing capabilities.

Jupiter Mines has announced a modest interim dividend of 0.55 cents per share for H1 FY2026, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns despite a lower payout ratio compared to previous years.

Estrella Resources has completed its 2025 drilling program at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, reporting broad, high-grade limestone and chalk intersections that pave the way for a maiden JORC resource estimate.

Miramar Resources has secured $1.49 million through a placement to accelerate drilling at its promising Gidji JV Gold Project and initiate copper-lead-silver exploration at Chain Pool. The company targets a potential JORC-compliant gold resource amid encouraging high-grade results.

Pantoro Gold has reported exceptional underground drilling results from the Butterfly area within its Norseman Gold Project, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation close to existing infrastructure and promising further resource expansion.

MC Mining reports a modest improvement in half-year losses despite declining coal production and revenue, while advancing its Makhado Project and suspending Uitkomst operations to curb cash losses.

Aquirian Limited advances its Drillforce subsidiary with new technology and equipment while mutually ending a planned joint venture with Topgroup, who remains a strategic shareholder.

OzAurum Resources has kicked off an 18,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, aiming to confirm high-grade gold zones and accelerate its pathway to production.

Horizon Minerals has completed mining at Boorara and plans to use its substantial ore stockpiles to support the mid-2027 commissioning of the Black Swan Processing Hub, aiming for a smooth production restart in early 2027.

Everest Metals Corporation reports outstanding high-grade gold intersections from its latest drilling at Mt Dimer Taipan, underpinning imminent mining and processing milestones. The project is fully funded and on track for near-term cash flow.

Sunshine Metals has launched a significant resource definition drilling program at its high-grade Liontown Gold Panel, aiming to bolster underground mining prospects and update resource estimates.