Latest Mine Operations News

St George Mining has appointed Carla Grasso as Principal Geologist to spearhead mine planning at its Araxá Rare Earths-Niobium Project, following a major resource upgrade. This move signals a decisive step towards advancing economic studies and potential mining operations in Brazil.

Aguia Resources has reported its best-ever gold production at the Santa Barbara project in Colombia, with metallurgical improvements driving recovery rates above 85%. The company is poised to achieve positive cash flow soon as it completes plant mechanisation and optimises mining operations.

Pantoro Gold is set to commence development of its third underground mine at the Norseman Gold Project early in FY27, targeting high-grade ore and production growth. The move follows strong drilling results and resource confidence, underpinning the company’s ambitious expansion strategy.

GoldArc Resources has revealed promising high-grade gold intercepts from maiden Aircore drilling at the Whistler Prospect, confirming new blind gold mineralisation zones within its Leonora South Project.

Manuka Resources has officially ended its Care and Maintenance phase and is gearing up to restart gold and silver production in the second quarter of 2026. The company has secured its management team and begun ore movements, signalling a significant operational shift.

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.

Western Gold Resources is advancing its Gold Duke Project with a 12,000-metre Life of Mine extension drilling program running alongside Stage 1 production, aiming to boost resources and extend mine life.

Native Mineral Resources has reported impressive shallow high-grade gold intercepts at its Podosky deposit, reinforcing plans to commence mining by April 2026. The results bolster confidence in the deposit’s open-pit potential and support ongoing development at the Ravenswood Gold Project.

Lycopodium Limited has landed a major A$118 million contract to engineer and supply the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant step toward full gold production by mid-2028.

Redcastle Resources has received final assay results from its extensive grade control drilling at Redcastle Reef, confirming multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts and reinforcing the deposit's geological model.

Carnavale Resources has completed critical drilling programs at its Kookynie Gold Project, pushing the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) forward and targeting a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026. The work upgrades resource confidence and supports detailed metallurgical and geotechnical studies.

Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.