Latest Mine Operations News

Santana Minerals has reported a significant high-grade gold intercept extending the Rise and Shine deposit 250 metres down plunge, suggesting a potentially much larger orebody and longer mine life.

Peel Mining has appointed a new leadership team with deep mining and capital markets expertise, aiming to unlock significant value from its copper and polymetallic assets in the prolific Cobar region. The company signals a strategic shift towards targeted exploration, regional consolidation, and disciplined growth.

Ballard Mining reports strong infill drilling results at its Baldock gold deposit, confirming and refining a high-grade resource and targeting a maiden reserve by mid-2026. The ongoing program highlights potential resource growth beyond current estimates.

Brightstar Resources has obtained key regulatory approvals for its Lord Byron open pit project, positioning the company to commence mining operations in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances Brightstar’s strategy to boost gold production from its Laverton Hub.

Auric Mining is poised to kick off its first toll milling campaign at Black Cat’s Lakewood Mill in late October, aiming to generate initial gold revenue by November from its Munda Starter Pit.

Yandal Resources has confirmed a significant new gold discovery at its Arrakis Prospect, with recent drilling revealing substantial mineralisation in fresh rock over a 2.2km strike. The results highlight the potential scale of this emerging gold system within the Caladan target area.

Lunnon Metals has formalized an Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields subsidiary St Ives Gold Mining, setting the stage for development of the high-grade Lady Herial gold deposit. The agreement outlines a 70, 30 free cash flow split and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Perseus Mining has secured presidential approval to develop the CMA underground project at Yaouré, marking a pivotal expansion in Côte d’Ivoire’s gold mining sector. The project promises to extend mine life to 2035 with production ramping up by early 2027.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has successfully raised $25.1 million through a heavily supported placement, positioning itself to advance its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho and prepare for a NASDAQ listing.

Tempest Minerals has secured regulatory approval to begin Phase I drilling at its Halo prospect within the Yalgoo Project, targeting iron, copper, and gold. A heritage survey with the Badimia People is currently in progress, marking a key step toward unlocking the site's potential.

Argent Minerals has reported outstanding high-grade silver and polymetallic mineralisation from diamond drillhole AKDD208 at its Kempfield Project, significantly enhancing the deposit’s resource potential.

Savannah Goldfields has initiated a targeted drilling campaign at its Big Reef Extended Prospect, aiming to expand gold resources and support imminent mining plans at the Georgetown Gold Project.