Latest Mine Planning News

Nico Resources has completed preparations for a key infill drilling campaign at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications and refine metallurgical understanding. The company also inked a strategic MOU with Pure Battery Technologies to explore regional refining opportunities amid a turbulent nickel price environment.

Novo Resources has lodged a comprehensive NI 43-101 technical report for the Leven Star Reef at its Belltopper Gold Project, outlining an inferred resource of 87,000 ounces gold within optimised underground stope shapes and highlighting the need for flotation processing due to refractory sulphide mineralisation.

Everest Metals has kicked off a 2,000m reverse circulation drilling program at its Mt Dimer Exploration Project in Western Australia, supported by a $145,000 co-funding grant from the WA Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme. The campaign targets three high-priority gold anomalies adjacent to existing mining operations, aiming to extend known mineralisation.

Pilbara Gold has reported significant new gold intersections below the current pit shell at its Mt York Project, suggesting potential for resource growth ahead of a prefeasibility study update.

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a robust 10-year open pit mine plan with strong financial returns and production targets, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in mid-2027.

Dateline Resources has secured the right to intervene in a US federal lawsuit challenging its mining operations at the Colosseum Mine, positioning the company to defend its approved mining plan alongside the Department of Justice.

RocketDNA reported a 52% year-on-year revenue increase and expanded its autonomous drone operations with four new enterprise customers in Q2 FY26. The company also advanced software integration with Deswik to embed drone data into mine-planning workflows.

Rox Resources has secured full permits and major contracts to push forward construction at Youanmi, with mining and processing plant works advancing towards a mid-2027 gold pour.

Polymetals Resources continues to confirm substantial high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation at the Endeavor Mine's upper Main Lode, progressing towards a new Mineral Resource estimate.

Ariana Resources reports steady progress at its Tavşan gold mine in Türkiye with ramp-up completed and operational enhancements ongoing, while moving to simplify its Turkish portfolio by planning a sale of its Kiziltepe interest.

Maritana Minerals is pushing ahead with its Black Swan Processing Hub development, targeting 100,000 ounces of gold production by H2 2027, supported by a strong cash position of $229.5 million.

Silver Mines has confirmed robust economics for its Bowdens Silver Project, boosting ore reserves to 93.5 million ounces and outlining a 26-year mine life with a $455 million capital cost estimate.