Latest Mining And Minerals News

Beacon Minerals has completed a major drilling campaign at its Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, revealing promising near-surface gold zones and setting the stage for mining to begin in 2026.

Vertex Minerals confirms fully developed, accessible stope blocks at its Reward Mine, featuring a high-grade inferred resource that promises to accelerate underground production start-up.

Enova Mining has revealed promising high-grade rare earth element targets at its East Salinas project in Brazil, with surface samples returning up to 1.87% total rare earth oxides and strong magnetic REE signatures.

Ionic Rare Earths has announced a $3 million capital raise via convertible notes, aimed at advancing its rare earth projects across multiple continents. The raise, pending shareholder approval, underscores the company’s strategic push into sustainable rare earth extraction and recycling technologies.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has kicked off the second phase of exploration at its Bayan Springs Project in Nevada, building on strong initial gold assay results that hint at significant Carlin-style mineralisation potential.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured one-year retentions for four high-grade exploration licenses, enabling critical environmental studies and paving the way for a mining license application in Sri Lanka.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

ALS Limited reported a 16% revenue increase to nearly $3 billion in FY2025, driven by acquisitions and organic growth, while underlying net profit after tax dipped slightly. The company announced a $350 million equity raise to fund expansion and sustainability initiatives.

Copper Search Ltd has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire Rimfire Pacific Mining's Cowal Project tenements, significantly enlarging its Theseus Gold and Copper Project in NSW's Lachlan Fold Belt. The move positions the company to leverage historical data and advanced analytics to validate promising drill targets near established mines.

Minerals 260 has agreed to sell its Aston Lithium-REE Project to Delta Lithium for $450,000 cash plus a 1.5% royalty, redirecting its efforts toward advancing the 2.3 million ounce Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has completed a $300,000 placement to its directors, issuing new shares and attaching options, signaling strong board confidence in the company’s future.