Latest Mine Planning News

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.

Genmin Limited has completed a A$25.7 million placement, cleared its debt, and made significant strides in financing its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, including a strategic partnership with Chinese SOE SHICO.

Pacgold has completed its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation, initiating heap leach irrigation and a major drilling program to fast-track gold production and resource upgrades. Concurrently, promising exploration results at Alice River and St George projects underpin a robust growth outlook.

Lunnon Metals has secured unconditional status for its Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields and approved mining at Lady Herial, backed by a robust feasibility study projecting strong cash flows. Exploration continues aggressively across its gold and nickel projects in Western Australia.

Geopacific Resources advances its Woodlark Gold Project with strong drilling results and steady progress on its Definitive Feasibility Study, positioning the project for development readiness.

Western Gold Resources has secured board approval to mine its wholly owned Gold Duke Project, backed by a $6.75 million oversubscribed placement and a robust updated resource estimate of 277,000 ounces of gold. Mobilisation is set for early 2026 as the company advances towards production.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited has completed phase I mining at its Mount Celia gold operation and made significant progress on the Mount Bevan magnetite project, underpinning its growth strategy in Western Australia’s mineral sector.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Liontown Limited has successfully transitioned to 100% underground mining at Kathleen Valley, delivering a 37% increase in underground production and a 91% jump in quarterly revenue. The company is on track to reduce costs and boost recoveries as it targets a steady-state underground run-rate.

Aeris Resources delivered solid Q2 FY26 results with copper equivalent production of 10.1kt at competitive costs, strengthened its balance sheet by repaying debt, and reported promising exploration outcomes that could underpin future growth.

Zeotech Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Toondoon Kaolin Project mining readiness and secured key partnerships to commercialise its AusPozz™ metakaolin product, validated by independent testing.

Verity Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Monument Gold Project, secured full ownership of Botswana copper-silver assets, and confirmed significant rare earth mineralisation in Brazil, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026.