Latest Mine Planning News

5E Advanced Materials has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Fort Cady Project in California, highlighting a 39.5-year mine life and strong economics with a pre-tax NPV7 of US$724.8 million and a 19.2% IRR.

Red Mountain Mining has confirmed promising gold mineralisation at its Kiabye Gold Project in Western Australia, with initial drilling returning a best intercept of 2.92 g/t Au over 1m. The company also discovered new alluvial gold nuggets at Prospectors Patch, expanding its exploration potential.

Gibb River Diamonds reports strong Phase 1 grade control drilling results at the Neta Gold Prospect, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation from surface and setting the stage for imminent mining activities.

Liontown Resources has secured approximately A$266 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement, complemented by a share purchase plan, to accelerate the transition of its Kathleen Valley lithium project to 100% underground mining by Q3 FY26. This capital raising strengthens the company’s balance sheet amid challenging lithium market conditions.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) has won the bid for the Penouta mine in Spain, the EU’s sole tin-tantalum-niobium producer, raising A$10 million to support the acquisition and development amid regulatory hurdles.

Manuka Resources has confirmed a maiden Probable Ore Reserve of 290,000 tonnes at 4.2g/t gold for its Mt Boppy Open Pit, adding approximately 39,000 ounces to its Cobar Basin production plan. The project delivers a robust pre-tax NPV8 of A$43.2 million and an IRR of 64%, with ore to be processed at the existing Wonawinta plant.

Silver Mines Limited has raised $33 million through a $30 million placement and a $3 million share purchase plan, bolstering its development and exploration ambitions in Australia and the US.

Alara Resources has been awarded a mining license for the Daris 3A5 prospect in Oman, marking a key step in developing its second copper operation in the country. Historical drilling confirms high-grade copper mineralisation, with further exploration and planning underway.

Rumble Resources has unveiled multiple high-grade tungsten intersections at its Western Queen Project, with a maiden tungsten resource estimate expected soon. This discovery complements an already significant gold resource, positioning the project as a critical minerals hotspot amid tightening global tungsten supply.

Black Cat Syndicate’s recent shallow drilling at Fingals delivers impressive high-grade gold intercepts, reinforcing the deposit’s role as a cornerstone for Kal East’s production growth. The results underpin ongoing mining ramp-up and future underground development plans.

Horizon Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Gordons Dam and adjacent gold projects near its Black Swan processing plant, adding an inferred resource of 20,000 ounces and promising exploration upside.

Everest Metals Corporation has secured regulatory approval to begin mining at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold & Silver Project, targeting production commencement in late 2025. The project’s inferred resource and ongoing contract negotiations position EMC for a promising small-scale operation.