Latest Mine Planning News

Central Iron Ore Limited has finalized assay results from its 2025 Phase 1 drilling campaign at the British King Project, revealing multiple significant high-grade gold intercepts and confirming down dip extensions of mineralisation.

Santana Minerals has reported a significant high-grade gold intercept extending the Rise and Shine deposit 250 metres down plunge, suggesting a potentially much larger orebody and longer mine life.

Ballard Mining reports strong infill drilling results at its Baldock gold deposit, confirming and refining a high-grade resource and targeting a maiden reserve by mid-2026. The ongoing program highlights potential resource growth beyond current estimates.

Brightstar Resources has obtained key regulatory approvals for its Lord Byron open pit project, positioning the company to commence mining operations in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances Brightstar’s strategy to boost gold production from its Laverton Hub.

Ardea Resources has completed a major infill drilling campaign at its Goongarrie South deposit, confirming premium nickel-cobalt-scandium mineralisation that underpins its Definitive Feasibility Study. The results reinforce the project’s position as Australia’s largest nickel-cobalt resource.

Western Gold Resources has completed over 45% of its 35,300-metre grade control and infill drilling program at the Gold Duke Project, receiving initial assay results from the Eagle prospect. The company is finalizing an updated scoping study and secured $3 million in non-dilutive funding to support a planned mining start in late 2025.

Savannah Goldfields has initiated a targeted drilling campaign at its Big Reef Extended Prospect, aiming to expand gold resources and support imminent mining plans at the Georgetown Gold Project.

Western Mines Group has reported compelling assay results from its latest Phase 4 drilling at the Mulga Tank Project, revealing extensive nickel sulphide mineralisation and standout high-grade intervals that extend beyond current resource boundaries.

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. has completed its acquisition of Adriatic Metals Plc through a UK scheme of arrangement, gaining control of the Vareš Silver Operation. The deal, valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion, offers Adriatic shareholders a mix of cash and new DPM shares, underpinned by a detailed technical valuation.

Hillgrove Resources has reported outstanding high-grade copper-gold mineralisation from the first underground drill hole at Emily Star, part of the Kanmantoo Copper Mine. These results suggest a promising expansion of mining potential and improved utilisation of existing infrastructure.

Javelin Minerals has partnered with MEGA Resources to fully fund and operate the Eureka Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to begin in mid-2026. The deal includes a $4.5 million capital raise and a strategic leadership appointment to drive exploration and production growth.

VBX Limited reports promising low-silica bauxite discoveries at East Kalumburu A near its flagship Wuudagu project, alongside key strategic appointments and ongoing drilling programs advancing the project towards a targeted DFS completion in early 2026.