Latest Mine Planning News

Dart Mining has completed the first phase of diamond drilling at its Triumph Gold Project, revealing nine new zones of sulphide mineralisation and setting the stage for a potential resource upgrade.

European Lithium Limited has clarified its mineral resource estimates and production targets for the Tanbreez Project following an ASX compliance query, reaffirming its basis for financial forecasts despite cautionary geological statements.

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.

Meeka Metals reports strong drilling results at Turnberry Central, extending the Stage 1 oxide open pit by up to 200 metres south and suggesting a significant boost to gold reserves and production plans.

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

Black Cat Syndicate reports promising underground drilling results at its Paulsens Gold Operation, with development progressing faster than planned in the newly targeted Gabbro Veins. The company is poised to ramp up production as exploration continues.

Champion Iron Limited reported record quarterly sales and strong earnings in FY2025 Q4, while advancing its DRPF project on schedule and declaring its eighth consecutive dividend.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Rox Resources has completed a 35,000m drilling campaign at its Youanmi Gold Project, delivering multiple high-grade gold intercepts that confirm mineralisation continuity and underpin an upcoming resource upgrade.

Western Mines Group has raised $1.287 million through a strategic placement to fast-track exploration at its flagship Mulga Tank project, signalling renewed momentum in its nickel and precious metals ambitions.

Carnaby Resources has reported promising first drill results from its Trekelano Project in Mt Isa, confirming broad, high-grade copper-gold mineralisation that could significantly enhance the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project.