Latest Mine Planning News

Burgundy Diamond Mines pauses open pit mining at Point Lake due to weak diamond prices, focusing instead on higher-margin underground operations at Misery. The company also prepares to unveil a new mine plan and Fox project study.

Andean Silver Limited has raised A$30 million through a well-supported placement, positioning the company to accelerate exploration and advance mining studies at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile.

Metals Australia Ltd has significantly expanded its Lac Carheil graphite project resource with a 595% increase in graphitic carbon intercepts, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and advanced mine planning.

Hillgrove Resources reported operational gains and exploration success in Q2 2025, despite lower copper output due to grade variability. The Nugent acceleration project is progressing ahead of schedule, setting the stage for increased throughput and cost efficiencies in 2026.

Freehill Mining is progressing towards restarting operations at its Yerbas Buenas magnetite mine with a targeted six-month timeline, while exploration at the adjoining El Dorado project reveals promising magnetite and copper-gold potential.

Santana Minerals reports significant high-grade assay results from drilling at the northern extensions of its Rise and Shine gold deposit, bolstering prospects for resource upgrades and mine life extensions.

Great Boulder Resources has released a scoping study for its Ironbark deposit within the Side Well Gold Project, highlighting a high-grade 100,000 oz resource and strong financial metrics that underpin a promising mining opportunity near Meekatharra, WA.

Dreadnought Resources has fortified its balance sheet with an $8.5 million capital raise and secured a $15 million joint venture with Teck Resources, advancing its Mangaroon gold and critical minerals projects.

Beacon Minerals has confirmed extensive near-surface laterite-hosted gold mineralisation at its Iguana Gold Project, highlighting promising grades for low-cost mining and advancing resource modelling.

Javelin Minerals has announced a significant 27% increase in the Indicated Resource at its Eureka Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside a 16% grade improvement, setting the stage for expanded near-term mining plans.

Wia Gold Limited has announced a 38% increase in the Kokoseb Gold Project's mineral resource estimate to 2.93 million ounces, with a majority now classified as Indicated resources. This milestone underpins advancing feasibility studies and highlights promising high-grade zones in Namibia.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.