Latest Mining And Materials News

Lachlan Star has confirmed shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation at New Waverley, prompting an expanded 4,000m drilling program to test extensions and increase density along a mineralised shear corridor open in all directions.

International Graphite has secured a building permit to start earthworks at its Collie Micronising Facility, unlocking further government funding and keeping the project on track for completion in mid-2027.

Prairie Lithium has moved Pad #1 from groundwork to active building construction, backed by SaskPower's powerline installation and a binding Hydro Lithium offtake agreement that includes a A$10 million equipment contribution. First production is targeted for Q4 2026.

TG Metals reports exceptional metallurgical results from heap leach testwork on Laterite gold at Van Uden, unlocking a potential low-cost, near-term cashflow opportunity from over one million tonnes of surface material.

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) has reported a sixth consecutive year of underground resource and reserve growth at its Duketon and Tropicana operations, highlighted by a 120% increase in Ore Reserves at Garden Well Underground. The update also introduces an initial resource for the Southern Star deposit, reinforcing the company’s long-term underground mining potential.

American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

Osmond Resources has made significant progress on its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, focusing on low capital expenditure concentrate production and expanding its drilling program to support rare earth and critical mineral extraction.

St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) has announced exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including the thickest intercept to date of 178.7m at 4.34% TREO and 0.75% Nb2O5 from surface. These results reinforce Araxá's status as a world-class undeveloped resource with potential for dual revenue streams from rare earths and niobium.

Latrobe Magnesium has locked in a US$2 million non-dilutive prepayment from its US distribution partner to accelerate commissioning of its Demonstration Plant, aiming for first magnesium deliveries in late 2026.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

OM Holdings’ subsidiary has fully redeemed its AUD 30.9 million private bonds ahead of schedule, funded by the sale of a strategic mining stake. This move clears all bond obligations well before the May 2026 maturity date.

Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.