Latest Mine Planning News

Rand Mining Ltd reports strong December quarter drilling results at the Hornet deposit within the East Kundana Joint Venture, setting the stage for open pit mining in FY25. The exploration highlights high-grade gold mineralisation and outlines a clear path for resource updates and further discovery drilling.

Tribune Resources Ltd reports strong December quarter drilling results at the Hornet deposit within the East Kundana Joint Venture, setting the stage for open pit mining in FY25.

Investigator Resources Limited has postponed the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Paris Silver Project to mid-2025, citing rising costs and the need for further optimisation. Meanwhile, exploration drilling continues and asset sales bolster the company’s cash position to $2.7 million.

Santana Minerals has reported a robust Pre-feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, lifting the after-tax NPV to A$1.2 billion and IRR to 76%, as it progresses detailed engineering and fast-track permitting in New Zealand.

Horizon Gold advances its Gum Creek Gold Project with ongoing diamond drilling and a major upcoming RC drilling campaign aimed at upgrading its 2.14 million ounce gold resource. The company also strengthens its balance sheet following a strategic share sale.

Carnavale Resources has expanded its Kookynie Gold Project with the discovery of the Tiptoe lode and significant depth extensions at Swiftsure, enhancing resource potential amid rising gold prices.

Element 25 Limited has completed an updated feasibility study for its Butcherbird manganese project, targeting a 1.1 million tonnes per annum production over an 18.3-year mine life with robust economic returns and strategic ties to EV battery markets.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its Colossus Ionic Adsorption Clay Rare Earth Element Project, reporting a 140% increase in its JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. This positions Colossus as the largest and highest-grade IAC rare earth resource globally, with significant implications for the rare earth sector.

Aeris Resources has completed a 70-hole drill program at its Constellation deposit, delivering impressive high-grade copper intercepts and setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade and mine permitting milestones.

Ausgold Limited reports robust assay results from its extensive drilling campaign at the Katanning Gold Project and promising initial exploration at Woodanilling, underscoring significant growth prospects in Western Australia.

Centaurus Metals has achieved a breakthrough with a 34% nickel concentrate from its Jaguar Project pilot plant, promising substantial cost savings and enhanced market appeal. This development is set to reshape the project's economics and strategic partnerships.

Beacon Minerals has launched an eight-hole diamond drilling program at its Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to refine mine design and deepen geological understanding. Results are anticipated in the second quarter of 2025.