Latest Mine Planning News

Bellevue Gold Limited reported a softer March quarter with production impacted by localized mining issues, prompting a revised FY25 guidance and a $156.5 million capital raise to close out near-term hedges. The company is initiating a strategic review while targeting stronger production in FY26 and beyond.

Lefroy Exploration has partnered with BML Ventures in a profit-sharing agreement to fast-track mining at the Lucky Strike Gold Project, backed by promising drilling results that validate and expand the resource base.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) reports promising assay results from resource definition drilling at its Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and deeper extensions. The company is advancing refurbishment of its processing plant, targeting gold production in Q3 2025.

Genesis Minerals has reported a 12% increase in Ore Reserves to 3.7 million ounces, including a maiden 370,000-ounce Reserve at Westralia open pit, underpinning its 'ASPIRE 400' strategy to boost production ahead of schedule.

Westgold Resources reports robust high-grade gold intercepts from its Fletcher Zone drilling at Beta Hunt, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate expected by late Q4 FY25. The company also plans to initiate drilling at the promising Mason Zone, potentially extending the mineralised strike to around 4km.

Variscan Mines reports strong progress in its maiden underground drilling at the Udias Mine, with assay results expected soon, while advancing critical studies for a mine restart at its Novales-Udias Project.

Javelin Minerals is set to commence its maiden drilling program at the Eureka Gold Project, targeting high-grade extensions and assessing near-term mining potential of an indicated resource of approximately 30,000 ounces.

Brightstar Resources has reported outstanding metallurgical test results from its Cork Tree Well deposit, with gold recoveries exceeding 90% across multiple rock types. The company is fast-tracking further drilling to expand resource potential amid a recent board change.

Rox Resources reports compelling assay results from its 35,000m drilling campaign at Youanmi, alongside advancing metallurgical testing and critical infrastructure upgrades, positioning the project firmly on track for its mid-2025 resource update.

Prodigy Gold NL has unveiled its comprehensive exploration plans for 2025, targeting resource expansion at Hyperion and Tregony deposits while advancing development options at Old Pirate. The company aims to leverage drilling results and metallurgical studies to accelerate project development in the Northern Territory.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Limited has released the final assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Ema project, revealing extended zones of high-grade rare earth mineralisation that underpin a robust resource update and upcoming scoping study.