Latest Mine Planning News

Delta Lithium has announced a substantial 46% increase in the gold resource at its Mt Ida Project, now exceeding 1.1 million ounces, alongside plans to spin off its gold assets into a new ASX-listed entity, Ballard Mining.

Core Lithium Ltd progresses its Finniss Lithium Project Restart Study, securing full ownership of site infrastructure and reporting promising gold exploration results at Shoobridge.

AKORA Resources has confirmed a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, highlighting strong financial metrics and government support that pave the way for a 2Mtpa direct shipping ore operation.

Savannah Goldfields is advancing plans to resume gold production by July 2025, backed by a $9.1 million capital raise and strategic leadership appointments. The company aims to capitalise on high gold prices by processing stockpiled ore at its Georgetown plant before restarting mining operations.

Fortescue Metals Group reported record iron ore shipments for the nine months to March 2025, alongside strategic acquisitions and progress in green energy projects.

Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource of 185 million tonnes at 42.3% alumina for its Niagara Bauxite Project, alongside strong progress on a scoping study targeting June 2025 completion. The company is also advancing its Simandou North Iron Project with strategic partnerships and metallurgical work.

Ramelius Resources delivered a record underlying free cash flow of A$223 million in the March 2025 quarter, upgraded its full-year gold production guidance, and advanced a transformational acquisition of Spartan Resources to create a leading Australian gold producer.

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.