Latest Mine Planning News

EQ Resources has announced a significant 39% increase in ore reserves at its Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Spain, extending the mine's operational life to 2034. This update reflects operational improvements and rising tungsten prices amid global supply constraints.

Broken Hill Mines has raised $38.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration and development at its Rasp and Pinnacles mines, aiming to boost production and capitalise on high silver prices.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.

Ausgold Limited has acquired 240 hectares of key land, removing a major hurdle for its Katanning Gold Project and enabling expanded resource development and operational improvements.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd reported a record September quarter with a 39% surge in gold production and a 37% rise in gold sales, underpinned by strong operational performance and exploration success.

Black Canyon Limited has upgraded the JORC classification of its KR2 manganese deposit to 90% Indicated, enhancing resource confidence and supporting improved mine planning for its Balfour Manganese Field project.

Dart Mining continues to reveal promising antimony mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Queensland, aligning with the new Australia-USA critical minerals pact. Assay results are pending, but visual drilling intercepts suggest significant potential.

Power Minerals Limited is set to embark on an extensive drilling campaign at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to expand high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation zones. The program kicks off with 2,000m of reverse circulation drilling in November 2025, paving the way for deeper exploration in 2026.

Aurelia Metals reports a robust September 2025 quarter, with production and costs aligning to plan and key projects advancing ahead of schedule. Significant growth in copper resources and reserves underpins a confident outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

Stanmore Resources delivered record coal production in Q3 2025, driven by strong operational execution at South Walker Creek and Poitrel, while adjusting full-year guidance to reflect site-specific challenges and market conditions.

Brightstar Resources has reported strong assay results from its recent diamond drilling at the Yunndaga deposit, reinforcing plans for an underground mine and resource upgrade within the Menzies Gold Project.