Latest Mine Operations News

Ionic Rare Earths has expanded its capital raising to $15.6 million, driven by a $3 million strategic investment from US firm Argentem Creek Partners and strong shareholder support. The funds will accelerate projects across magnet recycling, rare earth refining, and US supply chain development.

FireFly Metals has announced a significant extension of high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at its Green Bay Project in Canada, with drill results revealing a 650m expansion beyond previous estimates. The standout intersection of 49m at 6.1% copper equivalent underscores the project’s growing potential.

Robex Resources has commenced mining at its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, maintaining its schedule and budget to achieve first gold production by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Mount Gibson Iron Limited has agreed to acquire a 50% interest in the Central Tanami Gold Project, marking a strategic shift towards gold production while maintaining steady iron ore operations at Koolan Island.

Alkane Resources reports a total of 1.97 million ounces of gold in Mineral Resources at its Swedish Björkdal operations, with underground mining ongoing and open pit mining paused until 2027. Exploration highlights suggest promising extensions near existing infrastructure.

Bougainville Copper Limited remains inactive in production but advances talks with international mining firms to revive the long-dormant Panguna Project, backed by the Autonomous Bougainville Government.

Matsa Resources has officially commenced gold production at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, marking a pivotal step in its Lake Carey Gold Project. The company also advances its AngloGold Option Agreement and outlines ambitious exploration and development plans.

Santana Minerals reports robust assay results from its RAS North drilling program, confirming strong grade continuity and potential resource upgrades. Concurrently, the RINA drilling reveals a fertile, largely untested gold system along the Rise and Shine Shear Zone, hinting at significant regional expansion opportunities.

Hillgrove Resources has initiated production blasting at the Nugent deposit, accelerating its expansion plans for the Kanmantoo copper mine and aiming to increase mining throughput by early 2026.

St George Mining’s latest drilling results reveal a thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation extending well beyond the existing resource at its Araxá project in Brazil, hinting at a major resource upgrade.

Hamelin Gold has secured a crucial exploration licence in Western Australia's prolific Murchison gold district, setting the stage for initial drilling at its Venus project in early 2026. The project targets high-potential, underexplored structural zones beneath Lake Austin.

GenusPlus Group has secured three major contracts worth around $60 million from Fortescue Metals Group to build critical power infrastructure supporting Fortescue’s ambitious decarbonisation goals in Western Australia.