Latest Mine Operations News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Alligator Energy strengthens its executive team with key appointments as it shifts from exploration to uranium production, closing its Brisbane office and centralising operations in Adelaide.

Tolu Minerals announces a leadership change with Dr Chris Muller stepping in as CEO to guide the company through a pivotal phase of exploration and production at the Tolukuma Gold Mine.

Falcon Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon prospect, confirming continuation of historic reef lines and securing a second drill rig to accelerate exploration.

Aguia Resources has updated its economic study for the Tres Estrades Rock Phosphate Project, reflecting a significant uplift in phosphate pricing and expanded production capacity that together enhance the project's financial outlook.

Mount Ridley Mines has completed its recent entitlement offer, raising $190,910 but leaving a significant shortfall of shares unsubscribed. The company now faces decisions on how to manage the remaining 202 million shares.

Brightstar Resources reports underground mining operations at its Laverton Hub are significantly ahead of schedule, targeting a +50% quarter-on-quarter production increase in the September quarter. The Fish Mine has turned cash flow positive, underpinning a robust growth outlook.

Orbminco’s maiden drilling at Majestic North confirms robust shallow gold mineralisation, underpinning its planned acquisition of the project. High-grade intercepts highlight promising exploration upside.

Variscan Mines has acquired extensive historic drilling data over newly granted licences in northern Spain, revealing significant high-grade zinc and lead mineralisation and unlocking a district-scale exploration opportunity.

Celsius Resources has reported significant high-grade copper and gold drilling results at its MCB Project in the Philippines, alongside securing a conditional water permit crucial for advancing project development.

Zeotech Limited has locked in a binding five-year offtake agreement with MSI, granting exclusive marketing rights for its kaolin products across key Asian markets. This deal, valued at approximately AUD 204 million, sets the stage for early cash flow generation and advancement of its low-carbon concrete additive project.

Theta Gold Mines has officially begun construction at its flagship TGME Gold Mine in South Africa, securing key contracts and funding support that pave the way for production by early 2027.