Latest Mining And Exploration News

Redcastle Resources reports robust initial assays from Queen Alexandra grade-control drilling, revealing shallow high-grade gold mineralisation that supports ongoing mining alongside Redcastle Reef.

Great Northern Minerals has uncovered four undrilled chargeability anomalies at its Iron Butte Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign aimed at expanding the existing resource.

Magnum Mining has reported compelling assay and desorption results from its Piracanjuba North rare earth element project in Brazil, expanding the geophysical target footprint and advancing drilling towards an Exploration Target and JORC Resource.

Alara Resources (ASX:AUQ) is seeking to raise $3.84 million through a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, partially underwritten by major shareholder ATI. The funds will primarily support exploration and working capital amid ongoing operational progress at its Oman copper projects.

Rio Tinto has opted out of operating Sovereign Metals' Kasiya project, ending its exclusive marketing rights and allowing Sovereign to pursue a US-focused critical minerals approach. Sovereign aims to secure binding offtake deals with US and allied partners, leveraging Kasiya's strategic minerals for Western supply chains.

AuMEGA Metals appoints Rafael Gradim as President, replacing Michael Skead, to spearhead exploration across its significant Newfoundland gold portfolio.

Savannah Goldfields has boosted the Red Dam gold Mineral Resource by 59% in ounces and introduced an Indicated category for the first time, underpinning plans for expanded mining and processing at Georgetown.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.

KGL Resources has launched a A$300 million equity raising to complete funding for the Jervois Copper Project, combining it with a US$300 million streaming deal and existing cash to fully finance construction and production.

Pacgold has poured its second gold doré bar at White Dam and is fast-tracking plans to restart mining at Vertigo pit six months ahead of schedule.

PTR Minerals has unveiled a substantial maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at its Rosewood Titanium Project, boasting 463 million tonnes at 8.8% heavy minerals, positioning it among the world’s top heavy mineral sand deposits.

EV Resources has unveiled a maiden Exploration Target at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, estimating up to 166,000 tonnes of contained antimony across three zones. Phase 1 drilling confirmed shallow, continuous carbonate replacement mineralisation, while high-grade feeder zones await further testing.