Latest Mine Planning News

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.

Minerals 260 Limited has doubled the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Bullabulling Gold Project to 4.5 million ounces, positioning it among Australia’s top gold assets. The update follows extensive 2025 drilling and sets the stage for a Pre-Feasibility Study targeting production by late 2028.

Nelson Resources secures regulatory approval for a major 11,544m drilling program at its Yarri Gold Project, with MEGA Resources backing the $10 million funding and operational management.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported outstanding assay results from diamond drilling at its Achilles deposit in NSW, revealing a high-grade zone extending over 150m wide and 250m deep. These results reinforce the deposit's potential amid rising silver prices.

Greatland Resources has released a comprehensive feasibility study for its Havieron gold-copper project, outlining a long-life, low-cost operation fully funded through cash reserves and debt facilities. The study highlights robust economics and significant upside potential.

Greatland Resources confirms Havieron as a world-class, long-life gold-copper mine with robust economics and full funding secured. The feasibility study outlines a 17-year mine life with steady production and competitive costs leveraging existing Telfer infrastructure.