Latest Mining And Drilling News

Loyal Metals has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine and confirmed a large-scale VHMS mineral system, while agreeing to a cash takeover by PT Bumi Resources valuing the company at A$79.1 million.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect through Phase 3 and Phase 4 drilling, while significantly growing its landholdings in the Eastern Goldfields. The company is well funded with A$9.6 million cash, preparing for a busy exploration season with assay results due in May.

Toubani Resources has kicked off construction at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali following a positive Final Investment Decision, while securing a US$83.5 million financing package to support development.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned to producer status with first gold from Lucky Strike, strong drilling results pointing to resource expansion, and a bolstered cash position supported by BML Ventures financing.

Arrow Minerals secures $2.25 million to fund the acquisition of an 80% stake in the Yarraloola Copper Project and plans a 2,000m drilling campaign targeting copper and gold in WA’s Pilbara.

Atomic Eagle has kicked off a substantial 30,000-metre drilling campaign at its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, targeting resource growth and new discoveries across three priority areas following a recent 24% resource upgrade.

Victory Metals has unlocked a rare metallurgical feat at North Stanmore, achieving a globally top-tier 72% heavy rare earth ratio and unveiling a second revenue stream from zircon-hafnium concentrate using a low-cost gravity separation process.

Australian Mines Limited's latest scoping study for its Flemington Scandium Project reveals strong financial metrics and significant upside potential tied to scandium pricing, underscoring the project's strategic position in critical minerals.

Miramar Resources has completed a 19-hole RC drilling program at its Gidji JV Gold Project, revealing extensive shallow gold mineralisation including high-grade hits. The company also progressed project sales and acquisitions, supported by a $1.49 million capital raise and board reshuffle.

Flynn Gold has reported standout assay results from its Tasmanian projects, including exceptional silver-lead-zinc grades at Silver King and significant tungsten-gold mineralisation at Firetower and Warrentinna, underpinning a ramp-up in drilling and regional exploration.

Geopacific Resources has advanced its Woodlark Gold Project with the Definitive Feasibility Study close to finalisation, underpinned by a $40 million equity raise and promising exploration drilling results. The company is positioning for a development decision in 2026 amid key permit approvals and strategic partnerships.

Golden Horse Minerals has reported a standout diamond drill intercept of 16m at 6.8 g/t Au with visible gold north of the historic Hopes Hill pit, extending the known mineralised strike to over 2.5km and highlighting the potential for a larger gold system. Follow-up drilling is underway as part of an aggressive 2026 program.