Latest Mine Operations News

Bellavista Resources Ltd has agreed to acquire up to 80% of the Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario, Canada, adding a 2.8 million ounce inferred gold resource at 7.2g/t to its portfolio. The company is raising A$25 million to fund aggressive exploration and development activities.

Pivotal Metals has revealed ore sorting test results at its Horden Lake project that deliver up to a 2.1 times uplift in copper grade, promising substantial cost savings and flexible development options in Quebec’s Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance expert Dominic Duggan as CEO to spearhead development of its high-grade silver and gold projects across Peru, Zambia, and Canada.

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Ora Banda Mining’s Phase 1 drilling at Round Dam reveals a significant gold mineralisation system with multiple high-grade shoots, indicating strong potential for large-scale surface mining near existing infrastructure.

Tempest Minerals and Capricorn Metals have agreed to extend the completion date for the Yalgoo Project sale to mid-February 2026, allowing time to finalise administrative and regulatory requirements without altering deal terms.

Riversgold Limited has reported robust gold mineralisation from the final 16 drillholes of its 2025 campaign at the Northern Zone near Kalgoorlie, confirming expansion of the shallow oxide gold footprint. The company is set to commence its 2026 drilling program to further extend the resource.

Yari Minerals has announced a maiden JORC Indicated Coal Resource of approximately 33.7 million tonnes at its Rolleston South Coal Project, boosting the total coal resource by 17% to around 223 million tonnes. The discovery of shallow coal seams and ongoing quality testing highlight the project's growing potential.

Strike Resources has taken significant steps to enhance its Apurímac Iron Ore Project’s export capabilities through a new port services agreement and is progressing towards resuming mining operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy benefits from a major asset sale, boosting cash reserves.

Focus Minerals Limited delivered a record gold pour in November 2025, supported by stable milling and robust mining operations across its Coolgardie Gold Project. The company’s strong quarterly production and solid cash position highlight its operational momentum heading into 2026.

Matsa Resources reported solid progress at its Lake Carey Gold Project, delivering $11.73 million in gold sales and initiating new exploration drilling to boost its resource base.

Adavale Resources has reported its highest-grade gold intercepts to date at the London-Victoria Gold Mine, confirming significant potential for resource expansion. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of David Ward as Managing Director, advancing its exploration momentum.