Latest Mine Planning News

Challenger Gold has initiated ore haulage from its Hualilán Mine to the Casposo Plant, marking a pivotal step in its toll milling strategy aimed at near-term production and cash flow. The company also reports robust resource and reserve updates alongside key infrastructure advancements.

Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has validated historic high-grade gold mineralisation at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, advancing its Ravenswood JV mining ambitions. Early drilling results reveal significant shallow intercepts, supporting fast-tracked resource estimation and mine planning.

Caravel Minerals confirms its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project remains on track for mid-2026, while regulatory water investigations push the Final Investment Decision to late 2027. Meanwhile, strategic talks with Adani advance steadily.

Riversgold has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Northern Zone within the Kalgoorlie Gold Project, with mining lease approval expected imminently. Collaborative efforts with MEGA Resources are accelerating plans for gold extraction in 2026.

Rox Resources is advancing rapidly toward ore production at its Youanmi Gold Project, with underground mining progress, drilling programs underway, and critical plant construction contracts secured.

Alkane Resources has identified a significant gold-bearing seismic reflector beneath its Roswell deposit at Tomingley, alongside multiple high-grade zones in the Western Monzodiorite domain, signalling promising resource expansion prospects.

QMines Limited has significantly upgraded its Develin Creek Mineral Resource, increasing Indicated Resources by 46% and total resources by 14%, setting the stage for Phase 2 development planning.

Brightstar Resources reports strong diamond drilling results at its Sandstone Hub, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts that underpin an imminent Mineral Resource upgrade and ongoing pre-feasibility studies.

Pacgold Limited reports strong initial assay results from its White Dam resource drilling, confirming high-grade gold and copper mineralisation consistent with existing models and supporting a resource upgrade. The company advances towards mine planning and production in 2026.

Regis Resources reports robust underground Ore Reserve growth at the Tropicana Joint Venture, extending mine life and boosting confidence in future production. The latest figures reveal a 500,000-ounce increase since 2021, underscoring the asset’s world-class status.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Polaris Engineering to refurbish the critical crushing circuit at its Lake Johnston facility, marking a pivotal step towards gold production. The $5 million deal, payable in company shares, aligns with Forrestania’s strategic shift from developer to producer.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Como Engineers to deliver a fully automated modular gold processing plant for its Lake Johnston facility, marking a key step towards production. The $5.57 million plant will be pre-assembled and hot tested to streamline commissioning.