Latest Mineral Resources News

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources has upheld Renergen’s helium extraction rights at the Virginia Gas Project, rejecting an appeal from Springbok Solar and securing the company’s production future.

Genesis Minerals has secured the Laverton Gold Project from Focus Minerals for A$250 million, significantly expanding its resource base near its Laverton mill and advancing its ASPIRE 400 growth strategy.

Vault Minerals has expanded its King of the Hills open pit Ore Reserve by 33%, underpinning an 18-year mine life and announcing a $92 million Stage 2 plant upgrade to increase processing capacity to 7.5 million tonnes per annum.

Macarthur Minerals has announced a fully underwritten pro-rata rights issue to raise nearly A$2 million, aiming to fund corporate operations and advance strategic options for its Lake Giles Iron Project.

Orbminco Limited has entered a binding agreement to acquire the Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia, boasting a JORC-compliant resource of nearly 40,000 ounces of gold. The company is raising A$0.88 million to support due diligence and exploration activities.

Auric Mining Ltd has unveiled a capital raising plan aimed at boosting gold production and expanding its resource base through 2028, including key acquisitions and exploration initiatives.

Alvo Minerals has terminated its planned acquisition of the Lavra Velha Gold Project after due diligence concerns, leading to the cancellation of a $2.93 million entitlement offer and the launch of a new discounted $1.6 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration.

Zenith Minerals has secured a binding agreement to sell its 20% stake in Turkey’s Kavaklitepe Gold Project for US$543,000, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Australian gold assets.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has agreed to sell an option on its Cowal Copper Gold Project to Copper Search Limited, unlocking up to $700,000 in milestone payments. This strategic move allows Rimfire to concentrate on its scandium assets amid tightening global supply.

Catalyst Metals Limited has secured A$150 million in equity to fund organic growth and exploration across its flagship Plutonic Gold Belt and Bendigo Gold Belt projects. The company aims to nearly double gold production to around 200,000 ounces per annum while reducing costs through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure leverage.

Catalyst Metals has raised $150 million through an institutional placement to fund growth projects at its Plutonic Gold Belt and bolster its balance sheet. This capital injection positions the company to expand production and advance exploration without financial strain.

Copper Search Ltd has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire Rimfire Pacific Mining's Cowal Project tenements, significantly enlarging its Theseus Gold and Copper Project in NSW's Lachlan Fold Belt. The move positions the company to leverage historical data and advanced analytics to validate promising drill targets near established mines.