Latest Mine Restart News

Kingfisher Mining has resumed reverse circulation drilling at its Copper Blow project near Broken Hill, targeting extensions of high-grade copper-gold mineralisation to support a maiden resource estimate. The program follows a strategic processing agreement with Broken Hill Mines, underpinning development plans.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has resumed mining at Blackjack South, with ore now feeding the processing plant and Podosky mining poised to start late April. Far Fanning drilling is underway, aiming for a 2027 production ramp-up.

Savannah Goldfields has resumed gold processing at its Georgetown plant following maintenance, with ongoing production and plans to restart mining at Agate Creek pending environmental approval.

Variscan Mines announces the resignation of CEO Stewart Dickson and the appointment of Tom Kent as executive director, signaling a strategic shift following the San Jose Mine Restart Study.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study to refine its plan for restarting mining at Que River, Tasmania, while exploring a novel data infrastructure opportunity on site.

Variscan Mines’ Scoping Study for the San José Mine restart in Spain reveals strong economics, low upfront capital, and an 11-year mine life, setting the stage for zinc and lead production from 2028.

Core Lithium has successfully raised A$120 million through a two-tranche institutional placement, securing full funding to restart its Finniss Lithium Operation and target production by Q3 2026.

Almonty Industries has completed Phase 1 commissioning of the Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, marking its first production in over 30 years and setting the stage for a major expansion.

Horizon Minerals has completed mining at Boorara and plans to use its substantial ore stockpiles to support the mid-2027 commissioning of the Black Swan Processing Hub, aiming for a smooth production restart in early 2027.

Austral Gold Limited has reported a return to profitability in FY25, driven by the reopening of its Casposo Mine and a significant increase in gold equivalent production. The company also strengthened its balance sheet through a successful private placement and equity investments.

Ballymore Resources is progressing development at its high-grade Dittmer Gold Project with significant portal expansion, a 3,000-metre drilling program planned for Q2 2026, and trial mining of historic backfill and remnant pillars within a granted mining lease.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 1,543 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack Processing Plant, while progressing key operational and regulatory initiatives to optimise mining and processing activities.