Latest Mining And Development News

Ausgold Limited has formalised a landmark cooperation agreement with the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation, setting a collaborative framework to advance the Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia with cultural heritage and community benefits at its core.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

Lindian Resources has placed orders for critical long-lead plant equipment and accelerated construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, targeting first ore feed by November 2026.

Audalia Resources has released supplementary details to its January 2026 Prefeasibility Study update, confirming a maiden ore reserve and outlining plans for construction to begin in late 2026, contingent on funding and approvals.

Lake Resources has clarified its latest cash flow report, highlighting $666k spent on environmental and power solution explorations while advancing key regulatory approvals for its Kachi lithium project. The company maintains a robust liquidity position and benefits from new technology partnerships aimed at reducing costs.

Lode Resources has appointed Keith Mayes as Managing Director to spearhead the Montezuma Silver and Antimony Project development, while Ted Leschke shifts focus to exploration strategy as Executive Director – Exploration.

Arcadia Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following a significant announcement about a proposed capital raising and an earn-in agreement on the Swanson Tantalum Mine.

Variscan Mines has achieved a pivotal permitting milestone for its San Jose Mine and reported its highest-grade zinc intercepts to date at the Udías Mine, advancing its Novales-Udías Zinc Project towards production.

Variscan Mines has locked in a A$1 million convertible loan note facility to accelerate exploration and development at its Novales-Udías Zinc Project in northern Spain. This funding underpins the company’s strategy to restart production at the high-grade San Jose Mine.

Kula Gold reports standout high-grade gold results from Mt Palmer, completes Wozi niobium drilling, and advances Westonia divestment amid Forrestania’s takeover nearing completion.

ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.

Toubani Resources has formalised a binding agreement with the Mali government, clearing the way for development of the Kobada Gold Project with a capped 35% state interest and regulatory certainty.