Latest Mine Planning News

Maronan Metals has secured crucial environmental approvals and completed promising drilling and metallurgical work, underpinned by a strong capital raise and rising silver prices.

Athena Resources has reported a maiden inferred resource estimate for its Byro South Magnetite Project, boosting the global Byro resource by 160%. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of former WA Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Native Mineral Resources has kicked off 2026 with a record 1,475 oz gold pour at its Blackjack Gold Operations, signalling strong momentum and operational progress in Queensland.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.

Nico Resources has progressed key development activities at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, preparing for an infill drilling campaign as nickel and cobalt prices rally on Indonesian supply policy shifts.

Rumble Resources reports multiple high-grade gold and tungsten intercepts from its Western Queen project, advancing underground mine development with strong economic indicators and ongoing permitting progress.

Sheffield Resources reported a 7% decline in ore mined and a 15% drop in concentrate production for the December quarter, while maintaining strong zircon concentrate shipments despite challenging market conditions. The company is advancing loan restructuring efforts and preparing for steady production in early 2026.

IGO Limited reports a robust quarter with improved safety, higher spodumene production and prices at Greenbushes, successful commissioning of CGP3, and solid performance at Nova. Despite challenges at Kwinana refinery, the group’s underlying EBITDA and cash flow strengthened.

WIN Metals has announced a significant 46% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Radio Gold Project, now totalling 41,000 ounces of gold. This upgrade, supported by extensive drilling, sets the stage for imminent mine planning and a potential development decision by mid-2026.

True North Copper Limited has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Wallace North copper-gold deposit, showing a 12% increase in tonnes and supporting ongoing development of the Cloncurry Copper Project in Queensland.

Albright Metals has released initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Vail Road Gold Deposit, revealing impressive high-grade gold intercepts that validate previous data and underpin plans for resource estimation.

5E Advanced Materials has filed a Form S-1 registration with the SEC to raise up to $30 million through a common stock offering, aiming to advance its Fort Cady boron and lithium project. The capital raise is critical as the company navigates development milestones and financial challenges.