Latest Mining And Metallurgy News

Rumble Resources has renewed attention on its Earaheedy zinc-lead-silver project, pointing to a 94Mt inferred resource and metallurgical work that produced a 61% zinc-plus-lead bulk concentrate. The company is now testing separate concentrates and seeking strategic partners, but the project remains short of a definitive development case.

QMines has moved its Mt Chalmers copper-gold project into a Definitive Feasibility Study after securing a $15 million strategic package from QIC. The development push comes alongside a larger annual loss, $9.21 million in operating cash outflow and continued reliance on future funding.

Metal Bank has made Homestead its preferred route to first Western Australian gold production, targeting 2027 while reporting a $4.38 million annual loss and a material going-concern uncertainty. The company ended June with $1.86 million in cash and says further funding may be required.

Forrestania Resources has updated its MacPhersons deposit resource to 73,800 ounces, pushing its global JORC-compliant gold resource past the one million ounce mark. This milestone underscores the company’s growing footprint in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Lunnon Metals delivered over 2,200 ounces of gold in April 2026 from Lady Herial, generating $9 million in revenue and maintaining its schedule to complete mining by September.

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.