Latest Mine Operations News

Western Gold Resources is advancing its Gold Duke Project with a 12,000-metre Life of Mine extension drilling program running alongside Stage 1 production, aiming to boost resources and extend mine life.

Native Mineral Resources has reported impressive shallow high-grade gold intercepts at its Podosky deposit, reinforcing plans to commence mining by April 2026. The results bolster confidence in the deposit’s open-pit potential and support ongoing development at the Ravenswood Gold Project.

Lycopodium Limited has landed a major A$118 million contract to engineer and supply the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant step toward full gold production by mid-2028.

Redcastle Resources has received final assay results from its extensive grade control drilling at Redcastle Reef, confirming multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts and reinforcing the deposit's geological model.

Carnavale Resources has completed critical drilling programs at its Kookynie Gold Project, pushing the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) forward and targeting a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026. The work upgrades resource confidence and supports detailed metallurgical and geotechnical studies.

Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.

Group 6 Metals Limited has reported a striking turnaround with a $25.6 million revenue haul and a return to profit, driven by soaring tungsten prices and operational gains at its Dolphin Tungsten Project. The company is now gearing up for underground mining to sustain growth.

Kuniko Limited’s initial diamond drilling at the Commonwealth-Silica Hill Project has intersected significant massive sulphide mineralisation, confirming down-plunge continuity and prompting an accelerated Phase II drilling campaign backed by fresh funding.

Ore Resources has initiated a 1,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Forrest prospect, aiming to deepen geological insights and expand gold resources within its Coolgardie Gold Project. This follows a successful reverse circulation drilling phase and sets the stage for a comprehensive 30,000-metre exploration campaign across 2026.

GoldArc Resources has kicked off a comprehensive 34,000-metre grade control drilling campaign at its Mt Stirling gold deposit, aiming to sharpen resource estimates and pave the way for mining operations.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved a six-year extension for the Dartbrook underground coal mine, pushing its operational horizon to 2033 despite ongoing financial administration challenges.

MRG Metals has confirmed significant rare earth and critical mineral concentrations in shallow alluvial deposits at its Adriano Project in Mozambique, highlighting promising district-scale potential and a low-cost development pathway.