Latest Mine Operations News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported its strongest operational performance since restarting Blackjack, with a June gold smelt producing 488.5 oz doré and May metallurgical metrics showing record gold recovery over 95%. Multiple mining fronts and ongoing exploration position NMR for growth in FY2027.

Maritana Minerals has increased the processing capacity of its Black Swan Processing Hub to 2.5 million tonnes per annum, with construction set to begin mid-2026 and first production expected in the second half of 2027.

Auric Mining’s Munda Gold Deposit resource estimate has surged 32% to 4.20 million tonnes at 1.43 g/t gold, driven by higher-grade grade control drilling and stronger-than-expected production from the Starter Pit.

Austral Resources is advancing its Rocklands Copper Project refurbishment with major milestones met, including securing a new SAG mill and confirming infrastructure readiness for 3Mtpa processing, keeping the project on track and budget.

PMET Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from Société Générale to act as Mandated Lead Arranger for debt financing of the Phase 1 development of its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, advancing its syndicate-building strategy ahead of an updated feasibility study.

Strata Minerals has delivered a standout 94% hit rate in its Phase 2 drilling at the Zelica Gold Project, confirming extensive high-grade gold mineralisation and securing a development partnership to fast-track production.

Paterson Resources has nearly tripled the inferred gold resource at its Grace Gold Project to 200,000 ounces, highlighting shallow, high-grade mineralisation and promising metallurgical recoveries that support open cut mining potential.

Rumble Resources has received the second $5 million milestone payment from Elemental Royalty and satisfied a key condition for its ore toll milling agreement, positioning the Western Queen project for pre-development.

Challenger Gold has poured its first gold bar from the Hualilán project in Argentina, initiating a production ramp-up under a toll milling agreement that secures processing capacity for three years.

Strata Minerals has secured a binding agreement with BML Ventures to fund and manage mining at its Zelica Gold Project, paving a capital-light path to production and profit sharing.

Adavale Resources has boosted its Parkes Project gold resource by 44% to 166,000 ounces through a 100% scrip acquisition of the Calarie mining licence and three exploration licences, consolidating its belt-scale position in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt.

Vita Resources NL is accelerating exploration across its diverse portfolio, expanding drilling at its Ninnis Gold Project in WA and confirming polymetallic upgrades at its ICE Project in Canada.