Latest Mining And Metallurgy News

Piche Resources announces the resignation of Managing Director Karilyn Farmer effective April 2026, with seasoned geologist Claudio Devaux appointed as country manager to ensure continuity in exploration activities.

Coda Minerals secured $12.33 million in capital to advance a major drilling campaign and pre-feasibility study at its Elizabeth Creek copper-silver project, maintaining a strong cash position as commodity prices surge.

Australian Rare Earths has demonstrated a low-risk, scalable process producing a high-purity mixed rare earth oxide with 99.9% recovery, positioning its Koppamurra project as a strategic supplier amid tightening global rare earth markets.

Bubalus Resources has confirmed a gold-bearing system at its Crosbie North prospect in Victoria following a maiden drilling program, with assays up to 1.32 g/t gold. The company is preparing for further drilling in 2026 to explore previously inaccessible targets and expand on these promising results.

Brightstar Resources has received court approval to acquire Aurumin Limited, consolidating the Sandstone Gold Project and boosting its combined mineral resource to 2.4 million ounces. The acquisition positions Brightstar as a rising mid-tier gold producer in Western Australia.

Cobalt Blue Holdings announces the retirement of long-serving Chairman Rob Biancardi, with Joe Kaderavek stepping up as Chair and CEO Dr Andrew Tong appointed Managing Director. The company also defers its planned name change, signaling a nuanced strategic evolution.

Redcastle Resources is progressing its Queen Alexandra gold project from scoping to pre-feasibility study preparation, focusing on closing critical data gaps and exploring funding options to accelerate development.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has announced a major metallurgical advancement at its Sunday Creek project, delivering a high-grade, low-arsenic antimony-gold concentrate alongside excellent gold recovery. This development enhances the project's economic potential amid shifting global supply dynamics for critical metals.

Coda Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results at its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Cobalt Project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and advancing key environmental approvals.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

Great Boulder Resources delivered strong March quarter results with multiple high-grade gold intersections at Mulga Bill and Eaglehawk, while advancing pre-development at Ironbark through a new mill collaboration and scoping study.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.