Latest Mine Planning News

Kairos Minerals has boosted its Mt York Gold Project resource estimate to 2.08 million ounces, marking a 50% increase in contained gold and setting the stage for an aggressive 2026 drilling and feasibility campaign.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures report strong high-grade gold intercepts from a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, accelerating the path to mining with zero capital risk for GoldArc.

Redcastle Resources has delivered robust assay results from infill drilling at its Queen Alexandra deposit, confirming mineralisation continuity and expansion below the current pit design. The company plans a substantial grade control drilling program to sharpen mine planning within a 1.7 km gold corridor.

Neometals has formalised a joint venture with BML Ventures to fund and operate open-cut mining at the Ironclad deposit, paving a near-term path to gold production at the Barrambie Gold Project.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd is set to recommence exploration at its US antimony projects following winter, supported by US government initiatives and strengthened by a new advisory appointment. The company plans systematic geological mapping and sampling across multiple projects, aiming to advance towards drill testing and resource definition.

Tivan Limited has initiated its 2026 exploration drilling program in central Australia targeting tungsten and fluorite mineralisation at the Molyhil and Sandover projects following regulatory and cultural heritage clearances.

Far Northern Resources Limited (ASX:FNR) has reported significant assay results from its Phase 2 drilling program at the Bridge Creek mining lease in the Northern Territory, revealing extensions of gold mineralisation to the north, south, and down dip of the known ore body.

Metal Bank Limited has applied for a mining lease over the Seven Leaders deposit at its Whiteheads Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming for mining commencement in the fourth quarter of 2026 following optimisation studies and approvals.

PhosCo Ltd has reported significant phosphate mineralisation from recent drilling at the KM prospect within its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, supporting upcoming maiden resource estimates and project optimisation efforts.

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) has awarded a $50 million surface mining contract to NRW Pty Ltd to restart open pit mining at the Grants deposit within its Finniss Lithium Operation, targeting ore production from May 2026 and spodumene concentrate shipments by December.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.