Latest Mine Planning News

Savannah Goldfields Limited has reported promising high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Electric Light Prospect in North Queensland, with plans for further exploration and metallurgical testing underway.

Fortescue Metals Group kicked off FY26 with record iron ore shipments and strengthened its decarbonisation strategy through new partnerships and a $2 billion Renminbi loan.

Beacon Minerals has announced a robust Laterite Ore Reserve at its Iguana Deposit, projecting strong pre-tax cash flows and a streamlined 12-month mine life. The Pre-Feasibility Study underscores the project’s economic viability amid current gold prices.

Alcoa Corporation reported a $232 million net income in Q3 2025 despite significant restructuring costs, driven by increased alumina and aluminum production and strategic asset sales.

Aeris Resources reported solid Q1 FY26 results with steady copper and gold production, disciplined cost management, and advancing divestment plans for non-core assets.

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.