Latest Mine Operations News

Native Mineral Resources has kicked off 2026 with a record 1,475 oz gold pour at its Blackjack Gold Operations, signalling strong momentum and operational progress in Queensland.

Great Divide Mining has resolved a key joint venture dispute to move towards 100% ownership of the Challenger Gold Mine, while progressing promising exploration results and joint ventures across its Queensland and New South Wales projects.

Capricorn Metals reported solid December quarter gold production at Karlawinda, advanced its Mt Gibson exploration and development, and completed the Warriedar acquisition, positioning itself for growth in FY26.

Black Cat Syndicate delivered a record 25,510 ounces of gold in Q4 2025, bolstered by strong cash reserves and strategic growth initiatives including a key joint venture and processing facility expansion.

Marmota Limited has reported a striking 900-metre-long high-grade gold discovery at its Greenewood prospect, significantly expanding its Gawler Gold Project in South Australia. The company’s maiden drilling program delivered exceptional assay results, setting the stage for an upcoming scoping study.

Tarrina Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Christmas Gift Gold Project in NSW, aiming to validate and extend historic high-grade gold mineralisation. Complementary soil sampling is also underway, with initial results expected by March 2026.

Strategic Elements Ltd’s subsidiary Stealth Technologies has secured its inaugural commercial pilot deployment of the EdgeiQ system at an underground gold mine in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in the technology’s commercialisation journey.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned its Lucky Strike Gold Mine from approvals to active mining, with first ore haulage and toll milling set for early 2026. Meanwhile, promising drilling results at the Burns Gold Project hint at further resource growth.

Everest Metals Corporation has ramped up mining operations at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project, delivering over 25,000 tonnes of ore and initiating a major drilling program to expand resources and optimise production.

Iluka Resources is set to report a hefty $565 million pre-tax charge in FY25, driven by impairments and inventory write-downs amid ongoing weak demand for mineral sands products.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

GoldArc Resources has identified multiple high-priority gold targets at its Leonora projects and secured strategic partnerships to accelerate mining development, backed by a $2.5 million cash advance facility.