Latest Mine Planning News

TG Metals Limited has secured an 80% stake in the Van Uden Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for renewed exploration and resource evaluation. The company is poised to unlock near-term production potential through drilling and stockpile assessments.

Global Lithium Resources has resumed its Definitive Feasibility Study at the Manna Lithium Project, focusing on cost optimization and project economics, while advancing heritage and native title agreements. The company also reported significant board changes and a robust cash position heading into 2025.

Silver Mines Limited reports steady progress on its flagship Bowdens Silver Project and initiates diamond drilling at the Elsienora Gold Project, while navigating complex regulatory hurdles in New South Wales.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a pivotal Q1 2025, completing the transition to Point Lake open pit mining while securing US$73 million in diamond sales and advancing mine life extension plans to 2030 and beyond.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) has made significant progress on its Charters Towers Gold Project, completing key plant refurbishments and securing $15.9 million in funding to support a planned gold production restart in Q3 2025.

Westgold Resources reported robust Q3 FY25 exploration results, drilling 83km and investing $11 million across its Murchison and Southern Goldfields portfolios, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts and advancing the Fortnum Expansion Project.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a robust March quarter with rising gold production and sales, significant exploration breakthroughs including a new greenfields discovery, and a strategic revision to FY25 production and cost guidance.

Champion Iron Limited reported a solid Q4 FY2025 with record iron ore concentrate sales of 3.5 million dmt and steady production despite scheduled maintenance and ore hardness issues. The company is progressing its Direct Reduction Pellet Feed (DRPF) project on track for December 2025 commissioning.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has taken a decisive step from explorer to gold producer by securing a farm-in agreement for the Adelong Gold Project and raising $2.05 million to fund production restart and exploration activities.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

Horizon Minerals reported steady gold production from its Boorara and Phillips Find projects, marking first gold pours under key milling agreements. The company also finalized its merger with Poseidon Nickel, adding critical processing infrastructure and boosting growth prospects.

Haranga Resources has acquired the Lincoln Gold Project in California, boasting historic production of ~3.4 million ounces and a current indicated and inferred resource of 286,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration in Senegal and completes a $1.14 million capital raise.