Latest Mine Planning News

CuFe Limited’s scoping study for its Orlando open pit project in Tennant Creek reveals strong economics with a $355 million NPV and a swift 1.9-year payback, setting the stage for a feasibility study.

Lefroy Exploration has released final assay results from its Lucky Strike gold deposit, confirming a robust high-grade, near-surface gold model and advancing plans for mining operations in 2025.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Minyari Project into a 4,100km² belt-scale asset, updated its resource base to 3 million ounces gold equivalent, and secured $70.6 million in cash to accelerate exploration and development.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a scoping study for graphite concentrate production at its Leliyn Graphite Project, supported by an updated Indicated Mineral Resource estimate. The study aims to assess the economic viability of a processing facility near Pine Creek, NT.

OZZ Resources reported steady progress across its Western Australian gold projects in the June 2025 quarter, highlighted by a promising mining scoping study at Maguires Reward and ongoing exploration activities. The company maintains a cautious cash position while seeking partners to advance development.

Vital Metals has unveiled a promising Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earth and Niobium project in Canada, highlighting strong financial metrics and significant growth potential over an 11-year mine life.

Horizon Gold has completed a major drilling campaign at its Gum Creek Gold Project, delivering high-grade gold intercepts and advancing its feasibility study on track for early 2026. A $12 million capital raise post-quarter end aims to fund further exploration and project development.

QMines Limited reports promising high-grade copper and zinc intersections from its maiden drilling at Sulphide City, bolstering confidence in the Develin Creek project’s potential.

Stanmore Resources has reported a robust recovery in its June quarter operations with increased coal production, zero serious safety incidents, and positive cash flow, despite challenging weather conditions. The company maintains its full-year production guidance, signaling resilience amid market uncertainties.

Sunrise Energy Metals has revealed fresh assay results from its latest drilling campaign at the Syerston scandium deposit, confirming expanded zones of high-grade mineralisation. These findings bolster the company’s resource base ahead of an updated feasibility study.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has initiated field exploration at its Desert Star North Project in California, targeting rare earth elements and gold near major US deposits. Assay results from initial sampling are expected soon, potentially setting the stage for further drilling.

Kingston Resources has completed the $95 million sale of its Misima Gold Project, bolstering its balance sheet and enabling accelerated growth at its Mineral Hill mine in NSW. The company reports strong operational progress and promising high-grade drilling results.