Latest Mine Operations News

Brightstar Resources has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project, outlining a robust six-year production plan averaging 75,000 ounces of gold annually and a pre-tax NPV of A$606 million. The study highlights a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential and a clear pathway to first gold by mid-2027.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its Goldfields Project, projecting $1 billion in pre-tax free cash flow and a 74% internal rate of return, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in March 2026.

Flynn Gold Limited has reported promising high-grade gold results from its Golden Ridge Project in Tasmania, alongside a successful $5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts in 2026.

Zeotech Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Toondoon Kaolin Project mining readiness and secured key partnerships to commercialise its AusPozz™ metakaolin product, validated by independent testing.

Nickel Industries reported a 57% drop in quarterly EBITDA due to mining quota delays but showcased robust HPAL margins and advanced commissioning at its Excelsior project, supported by a strategic investment from Sphere Corp.

Strata Minerals Limited’s inaugural drilling at the Zelica Gold Project confirms consistent, shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation over a 1km strike, with promising extensions open at depth and along strike. Follow-up drilling is set to further define this emerging gold corridor in Western Australia’s Laverton Province.

Horizon Gold Limited has reported a significant update to its Gum Creek Gold Project, boosting its mineral resource estimate by 8% and advancing its feasibility study on track for mid-2026 completion.

Infinity Metals has reported initial assay results from its December 2025 drilling at the Cobungra Gold-Silver Project, confirming a significant strike of mineralisation connecting key prospects. The findings reveal moderate gold and silver grades, reinforcing the project's exploration potential.

Champion Iron Limited reported robust Q3 FY2026 results with record sales and ongoing progress on its DRPF project, while launching a significant acquisition offer for Rana Gruber.

Solis Minerals has confirmed extensive copper-gold mineralisation at its Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo projects in Peru, reinforcing the potential for a large-scale porphyry system. The company plans to leverage these results in 3D geological models as it shifts drilling focus to advanced projects amid strong copper prices.

Ora Banda Mining has approved a $63.2 million investment to advance its growth projects, including a new 3Mtpa processing plant and the Waihi open pit mine, marking a significant step in expanding its Western Australian operations.

Whitehaven Coal reported a strong December quarter with a 21% rise in production and improved metallurgical coal prices, underpinning a solid first half of FY26. The company also advanced key development projects while maintaining disciplined cost management.