Latest Mine Operations News

Scorpion Minerals has executed a binding option agreement to acquire the Old Prospect tenements within its Pharos Gold Project, adding a JORC-compliant resource of over 21,600 ounces of gold. The acquisition consolidates tenure along a highly prospective 5km structural corridor in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Larvotto Resources has initiated underground development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward resuming production with a comprehensive four-year plan.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine with the first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad, setting the stage for steady-state production targeted in early 2026. The company has also secured multiple sulphuric acid suppliers and is on track to commission its acid plant to ease supply constraints and reduce costs.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Yalgoo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson Gold Project tenure and setting the stage for new exploration in 2026.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

Cavalier Resources has signed a landmark Native Title Agreement with the Wangkatja Aboriginal Corporation, clearing a major hurdle for the Crawford Gold Project. Alongside this, an updated Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics underpinning near-term production.

Redcastle Resources has reported further high-grade and broad gold intercepts from its ongoing drilling at Redcastle Reef, reinforcing confidence in the deposit's geological continuity and supporting near-term mine planning.

Alicanto Minerals has acquired the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, adding a 0.9 million ounce gold resource and launching a $28 million placement to fund an aggressive 50,000m drilling campaign.

Burgundy Diamond Mines' subsidiary Arctic Canadian Diamond Company has secured a C$115 million senior secured loan from Canada's LETL facility to support operations amid US tariffs impacting diamond markets. The funding enables continued development and operational restructuring at the Ekati mine.

Accent Resources reports metallurgical testwork confirming high-grade magnetite concentrates at coarse grind sizes, advancing its Magnetite Range Project towards green steel markets.

Aurum Resources reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts at its 2.41Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding resource confidence and scale. The company boosts drilling capacity to 12 rigs, targeting major resource updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.