Latest Mine Planning News

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

Evolution Mining has delivered on its FY26 guidance with record cash flows and a fully unhedged portfolio, while setting a stable operational outlook for FY27 amid inflationary pressures.

29Metals reported a mixed June quarter with lower copper but higher zinc production at Golden Grove, steady safety metrics, and ongoing development progress including Xantho Extended mining restart and Gossan Valley first ore on track. Capricorn Copper's restart hinges on regulatory approval and a definitive feasibility study due by year-end.

Kalamazoo Resources has wrapped up its Mt Olympus Resource Definition Drilling Program, delivering strong high-grade gold intercepts and narrowing drill spacing to support resource upgrades at the Ashburton Gold Project.

Orezone Gold delivered a solid Q2 2026 as a multi-mine producer with Bomboré mining ahead of schedule and Casa Berardi advancing underground development despite a wildfire-induced pause. The company reaffirmed its 2026 production guidance amid operational challenges.

GoldArc Resources reports strong grade control drilling results from the Mt Stirling Well and Mt Stirling gold deposits, underpinning updated mining models and advancing preparations for regulatory approval ahead of mining.

Star Minerals has begun mining at its Tumblegum South Gold Project with high-grade gold intercepts confirmed, while also expanding its footprint by securing a large new exploration project near Merredin in Western Australia.

West African Resources has hit significant high-grade gold zones below the M5 South underground Ore Reserve at Sanbrado, with drilling results suggesting substantial Ore Reserve growth potential. The company plans to integrate these findings into its 2027 resource update and production outlook.

Critica Limited’s recent drilling at its Jupiter Rare Earth Project has validated broad, near-surface high-grade zones, underpinning an imminent resource upgrade and advancing its scoping study.

Redcastle Resources reports robust initial assays from Queen Alexandra grade-control drilling, revealing shallow high-grade gold mineralisation that supports ongoing mining alongside Redcastle Reef.

Hastings Technology Metals and JV partner Wyloo have unveiled an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, revealing robust economics and a streamlined path to production with substantial infrastructure already in place.

Coda Minerals has delivered a high-precision airborne Lidar survey covering 480km² at Elizabeth Creek, underpinning multiple engineering and environmental workstreams in its Pre-Feasibility Study. Hydrogeological drilling is set to begin soon, maintaining momentum towards a targeted Q1 2027 PFS completion.