Latest Mine Operations News

Liontown Resources capped its first year at Kathleen Valley with over 300,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced and a record $23 million in operating cash flow, despite a challenging lithium price environment. The company is on track to complete open pit mining by year-end and fully transition to underground operations by Q3 FY26.

VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

Perenti Limited’s underground mining subsidiary Barminco has been hit with a $46 million legal claim from MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd related to a completed contract at the Dugald River Mine. Barminco denies liability and plans to vigorously defend the case while pursuing a counterclaim.

Cavalier Resources progresses its Crawford Gold Project with key milestones including an $11 million stream finance negotiation with Raptor Capital and the appointment of Colin Bald as General Manager of Operations.

Capricorn Metals reports a 13% increase in Mineral Resources at its Mt Gibson Gold Project, highlighted by maiden underground resources and promising high-grade gold intercepts, alongside a strategic acquisition expanding its footprint in Western Australia.

Blackstone Minerals teams up with KCA Site Services to acquire a high-performance diamond drill rig, aiming to cut costs and deepen exploration at the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ABT) posted a robust FY25 with sales up 27% and underlying profits nearly doubling, driven by strong international demand and innovation milestones.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Lefroy Exploration has released final assay results from its Lucky Strike gold deposit, confirming a robust high-grade, near-surface gold model and advancing plans for mining operations in 2025.

Vanadium Resources Limited has secured a binding two-year offtake agreement for vanadium-rich magnetite ore and raised A$1.2 million, advancing its near-term production plans at the Steelpoortdrift project.

Resource Development Group Limited has been suspended from ASX trading following the appointment of voluntary administrators, reflecting serious financial distress and regulatory breaches.

Canyon Resources has achieved critical milestones for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, including port access approval and a substantial credit facility, setting the stage for production and first shipment in early 2026.