Latest Mining And Processing News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Paladin Energy reported a 16% increase in uranium production and a significant rise in sales volumes for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a successful equity raise and debt restructuring that enhance its financial flexibility.

Paladin Energy reported a strong half-year performance with uranium sales revenue climbing to US$138.3 million, driven by ramp-up at its Namibian mine and significant progress on Canadian development projects.

Meteoric Resources has successfully commissioned its Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate pilot plant in Brazil, achieving strong recovery rates and production outputs that validate its processing approach and de-risk the Caldeira project.

Kingsgate Consolidated capped a transformational 2025 with a 344% share price surge and strong cash position, setting ambitious production and exploration targets for 2026.

Caprice Resources has confirmed significant extensions to high-grade gold mineralisation at its Vadrians system within the Island Gold Project, expanding the strike length to over 1,000 metres and depth to 400 metres. New discoveries and ongoing drilling signal strong growth potential in Western Australia's Murchison goldfields.

European Metals Holdings has achieved a critical rezoning approval for its flagship Cinovec Lithium Project, unlocking defined mining and processing zones. Backed by substantial Czech and EU government grants, the project is poised to become Europe’s largest hard rock lithium producer.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.

Aguia Resources reports a significant jump in gold recovery rates at its Santa Barbara project, with production gains achieved despite processing lower grade ore. The company aims to further enhance output through selective mining and mechanisation upgrades.

Volt Resources has extended and significantly increased its graphite offtake agreement with Qingdao Baixing, aligning with the Bunyu project’s development timeline and production targets.

Ore Resources Ltd has expanded its Kal East Gold Project by acquiring 29 prospecting licences in the Mount Monger goldfields, unlocking multiple high-grade targets near established mines and processing plants.

Tivan Limited has upgraded its Speewah Fluorite Project resource, confirming it as one of the world’s largest high-grade fluorite deposits with significant growth potential. The update supports imminent feasibility study milestones and further drilling plans.