Latest Mining And Processing News

Santana Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold drill results at the Rise & Shine deposit, confirming continuity of its core mineralisation and extending underground mine life by 60%. These findings reinforce the geological model and hint at a larger operation ahead.

Lotus Resources reports promising progress at its Kayelekera uranium mine, targeting steady state production by Q1 2026 despite recent sulphuric acid supply constraints. The company is addressing supply issues with new sourcing and an on-schedule acid plant rebuild.

Aguia Resources is advancing steadily towards mining commencement at its Três Estradas phosphate project in Brazil, with key infrastructure completed and sales agreements signed for its PAMPAFOS™ fertilizer product.

Zuleika Gold Limited has nearly doubled the mineral resource at its Credo Well Gold Project to 22,500 ounces, with mining lease applications underway and detailed mining studies planned for next year.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited has entered a binding joint venture with Haoma Mining NL to develop the Ravenswood Gold Project, leveraging NMR’s Blackjack Operations as a regional processing hub.

Dreadnought Resources has formalized a $10 million joint venture with Black Cat Syndicate to fund, develop, haul, and process ore from its Star of Mangaroon gold project, enabling near-term cashflow without upfront capital.

Locksley Resources has kicked off its maiden drilling at the El Campo Rare Earths Prospect and secured full regulatory approval for an expanded program at the Desert Antimony Mine, setting the stage for continuous exploration updates through mid-2026.

Tivan Limited has commenced its first drilling campaign at the Sandover Fluorite Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to define a commercially viable fluorite deposit with assay results expected in January 2026.

Aguia Resources has appointed Tim Hosking as its new CEO, signaling a strategic push towards phosphate production in Brazil set for early 2026, while addressing operational challenges at its Colombian gold project.

Lynas Rare Earths faces significant power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing plant, causing notable production delays that ripple through its Malaysian operations. The company is urgently seeking solutions to restore output within the financial year.

Magnetite Mines has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle as its Razorback Iron Ore Project’s Mining Lease Proposal passes the South Australian Government’s validity assessment, paving the way for detailed technical review and public consultation.

Black Bear Minerals has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, including $150 million in existing infrastructure, positioning itself strategically amid rising silver demand and geopolitical supply shifts.