Latest Mine Operations News

Freehill Mining reports strong magnetite concentrate grades at its Yerbas Buenas project, while advancing its aggregates business and exploring copper-gold opportunities in Chile.

Echelon Resources has inked a significant gas supply agreement with McArthur River Mining, locking in 2.1 petajoules of firm gas plus additional volumes for 2026 and 2027. This deal underscores Echelon’s growing role in powering key Northern Territory industries.

Great Divide Mining’s subsidiary has signed a binding term sheet with Native Mineral Resources to form a joint venture aimed at mining and processing gold ore from the Yellow Jack site, marking a key step towards production and cash flow.

Brightstar Resources has reported strong assay results from its recent diamond drilling at the Yunndaga deposit, reinforcing plans for an underground mine and resource upgrade within the Menzies Gold Project.

WIN Metals has commenced maiden drilling at its Radio Gold Project in Western Australia, releasing restated historic exploration results that highlight significant high-grade gold intercepts. The ongoing drilling program is halfway complete, with first assay results expected soon.

Yari Minerals has announced a substantial 140% increase in its JORC Inferred Coal Resource at the Rolleston South Project in Queensland, now totaling 190 million tonnes. The company is actively drilling to upgrade resource confidence and confirm coal quality, positioning itself for future development.

BMG Resources has addressed recent unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed material information and providing an update on its Bullabulling drilling program results.

TG Metals Limited reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its maiden drilling at the Tasman Pit within the Van Uden Gold Project, reinforcing plans to extend the pit and update resource models.

Astral Resources has secured a fully-funded joint venture with Mineral Mining Services to accelerate early gold production at its Think Big Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, promising reduced funding risks and faster cash flow.

Rox Resources has reported significant progress at its Youanmi Gold Project, including a 36% increase in underground gold resources and on-track completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study, setting the stage for production in Western Australia.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Ltd for approximately $3 million, significantly expanding its footprint in the Australian gold mining sector and enhancing its pro-forma EBITDA to $1.6 million.