Latest Mine Operations News

Lithium Plus Minerals has secured a 20-year mining lease for its Lei Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward production, while its subsidiary Moonlight Resources progresses with an IPO and strategic gold asset acquisition.

BMG Resources reports encouraging drill results and advances a scoping study at Abercromby, while Bullabulling drilling confirms multiple gold lodes and potential resource expansion. A recent $600,000 placement supports ongoing development.

Admiralty Resources NL reported steady production growth at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project in Chile, securing key export approvals and infrastructure progress despite a delay in its audited financial statements that led to ASX suspension.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a significant maiden inferred gallium resource of 838.7 million tonnes at its Mt Ridley Project, positioning it among the world’s largest known gallium deposits and reinforcing its multi-element critical minerals strategy.

High-Tech Metals has made significant strides in advancing its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects, completing drilling and securing key approvals to fast-track production. Strategic joint ventures and a strengthened leadership team position the company for near-term growth.

Bathurst Resources Limited has announced a substantial increase in its marketable coal reserves, driven by key project developments and positive feasibility studies, while total resources saw a slight decline due to reassessments and mining depletion.

State Gas Limited is on the cusp of securing its first 2P Reserve certification for the Rolleston West Project, while progressing its innovative High Density Natural Gas technology despite financial and operational hurdles.

Cokal Limited has resumed coal sales to domestic users and advanced critical infrastructure upgrades at its Indonesian metallurgical coal projects, signaling a strategic operational ramp-up amid improving market conditions.

Hawthorn Resources has completed an 8000m drilling program at its Anglo Saxon gold project, with assay results due soon to inform a new pit optimisation study. Meanwhile, the company benefits from a 1% royalty on the Mt Bevan magnetite project as JV partners progress development plans.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has taken a decisive step forward with the Final Investment Decision for its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, initiating full-scale construction and early sales. The company also advances renewable energy plans and strategic rebranding to solidify its regional presence.

Australia United Mining reported no new activity at its NSW Sofala joint venture but revealed promising high-grade gold assays in Queensland’s Queenslander workings, alongside disappointing results at Goldsmith North. The company faces tight cash reserves but has secured related-party loan facilities to support ongoing operations.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a robust A$80.4 million net cash inflow from operations in Q3 2025, offset by significant capital expenditure on its Point Lake project and ongoing loan repayments.