Latest Mine Planning News

Santana Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold drill results at the Rise & Shine deposit, confirming continuity of its core mineralisation and extending underground mine life by 60%. These findings reinforce the geological model and hint at a larger operation ahead.

Cavalier Resources reports significant high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Crawford Gold Project, reinforcing the potential for expanded mining operations. A revised Pre-Feasibility Study highlights robust economics underpinning the project’s next development phase.

Pantoro Gold's latest drilling at the Scotia Underground Mine reveals high-grade gold mineralisation extending 135 metres below current resources, reinforcing the mine's long-term potential within the Norseman Gold Project.

Meeka Metals’ initial exploration drilling at the new Rosapenna target within the Fairway shear zone reveals significant high-grade gold intersections, underscoring the potential for resource growth at the Murchison Gold Project.

True North Copper has launched a right-sized Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cloncurry Copper Project following strong 2025 drilling results, aiming to refine resource estimates and optimise development plans ahead of a potential investment decision in 2026.

Sunrise Energy Metals has raised A$18.865 million through a premium-priced share placement to fast-track pre-construction at its Syerston Scandium Project, reinforcing its path toward becoming a primary scandium supplier.

VBX Limited has released assay results from 28 infill drilling holes at its Wuudagu CNN bauxite deposit, confirming consistency with previous resource estimates and aiming to boost confidence for inclusion in the upcoming definitive feasibility study.

Brightstar Resources has completed its largest-ever ore processing campaign from its Laverton underground mines, recovering approximately 6,300 ounces of gold. The company also discovered a high-grade extension at the Second Fortune mine, potentially reshaping its production outlook.

Astral Resources has completed a comprehensive in-fill drilling program at its flagship Theia Deposit within the Mandilla Gold Project, confirming robust high-grade gold mineralisation that underpins the Stage 1 starter pit. The results reinforce the project’s strong economic potential as it advances towards production.

Black Cat Syndicate has entered a joint venture with Dreadnought Resources to develop and process ore from the high-grade Star of Mangaroon deposit, aiming to boost production and operational flexibility at its Paulsens facility.

Lithium Energy Limited has launched an extensive infill drilling campaign to merge its adjacent Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits into a single high-grade resource, aiming to strengthen its position amid tightening Chinese export controls on graphite materials.

Ausgold Limited’s latest drilling results from the Katanning Gold Project reveal high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current resources, underscoring significant growth potential. The ongoing 44,000m drilling campaign is validating and expanding the project’s resource base in Western Australia.