Latest Mining And Processing News

Alara Resources maintained steady copper-gold production at its Al Wash-hi Majaza Mine despite regional geopolitical shipping disruptions, while advancing exploration and managing ongoing legal proceedings in Oman.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect through Phase 3 and Phase 4 drilling, while significantly growing its landholdings in the Eastern Goldfields. The company is well funded with A$9.6 million cash, preparing for a busy exploration season with assay results due in May.

European Metals Holdings has secured critical regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, submitting the full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtaining Regional Rezoning approval. The company also raised A$3.46 million to support ongoing development.

Nimy Resources has identified significant extensions to its high-grade gallium deposit at Mons Block 3 and shipped test material to the US as part of a strategic partnership. A scoping study is underway to evaluate mining and processing economics, while regional exploration continues across multiple targets.

Mt Malcolm Mines has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 13,200 ounces across Golden Crown and Dumbarton, while advancing a study on refurbishing a 500,000 tpa CIP plant and preparing for follow-up drilling and funding.

Lotus Resources has completed the first phase of a 10,000m infill drill program at its Letlhakane Uranium Project, revealing significant higher-grade uranium intercepts that underpin a resource upgrade planned for H2 2026.

West Coast Silver has confirmed a substantial high-grade silver resource at Elizabeth Hill, supported by exceptional drill results and a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, setting the stage for accelerated development.

Carnaby Resources has delivered a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and declared its maiden Ore Reserve at the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, setting sights on first production in the second half of 2026.

Australian Mines Limited's latest scoping study for its Flemington Scandium Project reveals strong financial metrics and significant upside potential tied to scandium pricing, underscoring the project's strategic position in critical minerals.

Ballard Mining has unveiled new high-grade gold intercepts at its Ayla prospect and extended mineralisation at Golden Vale, suggesting the entire 13km Ballard Fault zone at Mt Ida may be mineralised. The company is accelerating drilling to support production growth beyond the 1.0 Moz Baldock deposit.

Kingfisher Mining has confirmed high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at Copper Blow, secured a processing deal with Broken Hill Mines, and completed its Gascoyne REE divestment, sharpening its NSW focus.

Dreadnought Resources accelerated progress on gold and critical metals fronts in the March quarter, securing mining approvals, expanding its rare earth portfolio, and delivering high-grade drill results at key prospects.