Latest Mine Operations News

American West Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Storm Copper Project resource, boosting contained copper by 20% and silver by 36%, with a Pre-feasibility Study due in Q1 2026.

Advance Metals has discovered a new shallow, high-grade gold vein structure near the historic Happy Valley Deposit in Victoria, with drill results confirming visible gold and assays up to 66.7g/t Au.

PC Gold Limited has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections and extensive visible gold in its latest drilling campaign at the Spring Hill Gold Project, signalling strong potential for resource upgrade and expansion.

Bayan Mining reports significantly enhanced rare earth element grades from follow-up surface sampling at its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for drilling approval and further exploration.

Wia Gold advances its Kokoseb Gold Project with a Definitive Feasibility Study on track for completion in late 2026, supported by strong drilling results and strategic divestment of Côte d’Ivoire assets. Leadership changes signal a new phase for the company.

Sunstone Metals has reported a 33% increase in its Bramaderos gold-copper resource to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent, alongside a maiden 1.2 million ounce resource at El Palmar. The company is gearing up for renewed drilling and advancing strategic partnerships.

Broken Hill Mines is advancing preparations for mining at its Pinnacles silver-lead-zinc mine, targeting a June 2026 production start with expanded drilling and site upgrades.

Mastermyne Group has extended its exclusive distribution agreement with Jennmar Holdings for critical strata consolidation products by a decade, locking in supply until 2047. This move strengthens its foothold in the Australian underground coal mining sector.

GoldArc Resources has consolidated 100% ownership of the Mt Stirling gold deposit and activated a $2.5 million funding facility, kickstarting a diamond drilling program to advance mining plans.

Lefroy Exploration has begun mining ore at its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit, marking its transition to gold producer with first processing set for February 2026. This milestone aligns with strong gold prices, positioning Lefroy for potential cash flow generation.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.