Latest Minerals And Mining News

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Sheffield Resources saw a marked improvement in ore mining and concentrate output at its Thunderbird mine in May 2026, while ongoing debt restructuring discussions with lenders remain unresolved.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
3 June 2026
Classic Minerals has taken a decisive step towards mining at its Forrestania project by issuing a formal Notice of Decision to Commence Mining for the Lady Ada and Lady Magdalene deposits, despite ongoing legal challenges.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 May 2026
Sheffield Resources is overhauling operations at its flagship Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, aiming to slash ore mining costs by at least $10 million annually and improve production reliability through equipment and contractor changes.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
26 May 2026
Sheffield Resources has secured an additional US$10.15 million tranche on its senior loan facility for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, aimed at bolstering working capital. Ongoing negotiations to restructure debt add an element of financial uncertainty for the joint venture.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 May 2026
Tusker Minerals spotlights thick, high-grade heavy mineral sands near Cameroon's Douala port, targeting a low-cost development pathway with a pending JORC Exploration Target and planned infill drilling.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
8 May 2026
Forrestania Resources has secured the Karonie Gold Project in the Eastern Goldfields, adding a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 185,700 ounces and expanding its strategic footprint near key processing hubs.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
4 May 2026
Alchemy Resources secured a major milestone with Newcam Minerals exercising its option on Bryah Iron Ore assets, while divesting Karonie and Lake Rebecca projects to Forrestania Resources, alongside promising exploration results at Yellow Mountain in NSW.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Apr 2026
Metal Bank is pushing towards near-term gold production in Western Australia and expanding its critical minerals footprint in Queensland, backed by new processing partnerships and exploration milestones.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Apr 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Apr 2026
BMC Minerals has cleared a major regulatory milestone for its ABM Mine in Yukon and reported thick, high-grade massive sulfide intercepts at its Krakatoa Zone, supporting resource expansion and a 2027 Final Investment Decision target.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Apr 2026
Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner at the Minim Martap Bauxite Project, with first production on track for Q2 2026 and full funding secured through a US$140 million credit facility and cash reserves. Leadership changes and logistics updates mark a pivotal quarter for the company.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Apr 2026
Pure Resources has deepened its partnership with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management technology aimed at AI and defence markets, leveraging its Garnet Hills graphite for a vertically integrated IP pipeline.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
21 Apr 2026