Latest Mining And Processing News

Nickel Industries has successfully issued US$800 million in senior unsecured notes at a 9% coupon, extending its debt maturity to 2030 and reducing annual amortisation by US$88 million. The company also launched a tender offer to repurchase higher-cost notes maturing in 2028.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing multiple offtake discussions for its Steelpoortdrift project, with competing proposals offering improved terms over existing agreements. Operational readiness steps are progressing, including key executive appointments and contractor finalisations.

Medallion Metals has successfully completed the public comment phase under the EPBC Act for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, advancing a critical regulatory milestone with no objections received. The company aims to submit final documentation in October and expects a decision before year-end, paving the way for its sulphide development strategy.

Western Gold Resources Limited has released an updated Scoping Study for its Gold Duke Project, revealing a 47% increase in estimated cash surplus to A$56.1 million at a conservative gold price. The study outlines a 14-month mine life with enhanced production targets and secured processing agreements, positioning the project for near-term development.

WIN Metals has completed the acquisition of the Radio Gold Mine, a high-grade asset in Western Australia, and is rapidly advancing exploration and development to unlock near-term production and long-term value.

Unico Silver has announced a substantial 73% increase in its Cerro Leon silver equivalent resource to 162 million ounces, surpassing prior exploration targets and setting the stage for a major scoping study.

Savannah Goldfields is advancing steadily towards resuming gold production at its Georgetown plant, with environmental approvals secured and operational preparations underway for an October restart.

Ardea Resources has completed a major infill drilling campaign at its Goongarrie South deposit, confirming premium nickel-cobalt-scandium mineralisation that underpins its Definitive Feasibility Study. The results reinforce the project’s position as Australia’s largest nickel-cobalt resource.

Everlast Minerals Ltd has issued a Replacement Prospectus for a $4-6 million ASX IPO to fund its mineral sands projects in Bangladesh, focusing on advancing the Gaibandha project towards commercial production.

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.

EQ Resources Limited has appointed industry veteran Craig Bradshaw as Managing Director, marking a strategic leadership transition to drive growth in global tungsten mining.

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. has completed its acquisition of Adriatic Metals Plc through a UK scheme of arrangement, gaining control of the Vareš Silver Operation. The deal, valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion, offers Adriatic shareholders a mix of cash and new DPM shares, underpinned by a detailed technical valuation.