Latest Mine Restart News

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has resumed mining at its Pinnacles Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine, marking its first operations since 2021 and aiming to ramp up production through multiple ore feeds to the Rasp processing plant.

Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) has secured $690,000 in the first tranche of a $5 million placement, issuing 174 million shares at $0.004 each to new sophisticated investors. The capital raise supports ongoing development at the Novales-Udias zinc-lead project in Spain, which recently reported a JORC resource.

Andean Silver has uncovered new bonanza-grade silver-gold veins near its Laguna Verde processing plant in Chile, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and feasibility studies.

Larvotto Resources’ initial flotation testwork on 1.4 million tonnes of Hillgrove tailings shows up to 95% antimony and 75% gold recoveries, unlocking potential metal inventory and environmental rehabilitation benefits ahead of production start in August 2026.

Savannah Goldfields has secured $3.5 million through a $1.5 million equity placement at a 31.5% premium and a $2 million tiered royalty sale to fund the Agate Creek mine restart and ongoing operations.

Andean Silver has delivered robust drilling results at Cerro Bayo, reinforcing resource continuity and growth prospects ahead of a June mineral resource update and ongoing restart studies.

Kingston Resources has brought forward copper concentrate production at Mineral Hill by a quarter, successfully trialing underground ore processing and advancing its multi-commodity strategy.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported solid Q3 FY26 gold production from its Charters Towers assets, highlighted by strong mill performance and record pours at Blackjack. The company also secured exclusive mining rights at Podosky, underpinning its regional growth strategy.

Native Mineral Resources has poured its first 315 ounces of gold doré since restarting mining at Blackjack, signalling a grade uplift and improved production. Meanwhile, the Podosky project advances with site establishment and fleet mobilisation on track for late April ore delivery.

Eagle Mountain Mining has formalised a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, with Nittetsu committing US$20 million to advance exploration and development while managing the operation.

Brightstar Resources has wrapped up its largest-ever processing campaign under the Genesis Minerals Ore Purchase Agreement, delivering nearly 8,000 ounces of gold and $53 million in gross revenue. This milestone strengthens Brightstar’s financial position ahead of its own processing plant construction and mine restarts in 2027.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has delivered strong diamond drilling results at its Blackjack Mine, Queensland, confirming and exceeding previous gold grades. Mining has resumed with ore processing underway, supported by new infrastructure and ongoing development.