Latest Mine Operations News

Brightstar Resources reports strong diamond drilling results at its Sandstone Hub, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts that underpin an imminent Mineral Resource upgrade and ongoing pre-feasibility studies.

Aurum Resources has announced a significant 49% increase in Indicated Mineral Resources at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, lifting the total resource to 3.03 million ounces and setting the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Como Engineers to deliver a fully automated modular gold processing plant for its Lake Johnston facility, marking a key step towards production. The $5.57 million plant will be pre-assembled and hot tested to streamline commissioning.

Kuniko Limited has raised A$3.75 million in a strongly supported placement to fast-track drilling and resource expansion at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt. Phase I drilling is underway, with results expected in April 2026.

Perseus Mining reported a 5% revenue increase to US$608.5 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 8% drop in net profit and a 26% decline in gold production. The company declared a steady interim dividend and outlined ongoing operational challenges and corporate restructuring.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding ore purchase agreement with Westgold Resources, marking its official transition to gold production with an initial $7.2 million parcel of ore.

Mitchell Services Limited reported a solid half-year performance with revenue up 3% to $102.4 million and EBITDA soaring 69% to $21.4 million, returning to profit after a prior loss. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent dividend, reflecting strong cash flow and disciplined capital management.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Extension Hill and Mungada tenements adjacent to its Mt Gibson Gold Project, aiming to boost exploration potential in a prolific Western Australian gold belt.

MGX Resources reported a $20.8 million half-year loss, driven by a major rockfall at Koolan Island that halted mining and triggered a $60 million asset impairment. The company is pivoting towards gold with its recent acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Project.

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

Western Yilgarn NL has announced a significant discovery of high-grade cobalt, scandium, nickel, copper, and lead mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, reinforcing its strategic foothold in critical minerals.