Latest Mining And Processing News

Reach Resources Limited (ASX: RR1) has announced a 30% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Blue Heaven deposit at the Murchison South Gold Project, now totaling 80,000 ounces of gold at an improved grade of 3.0 g/t Au. The near-surface resource supports potential open pit mining with high metallurgical recovery and favourable infrastructure access.

Sandfire Resources reported a Q3 FY26 copper equivalent production of 34.5kt, bringing nine-month production to 106.5kt. Despite operational challenges, the group maintains its FY26 guidance but now expects to deliver in the lower half of the range, alongside a $15 million reduction in capital expenditure.

Develop Global Limited (ASX:DVP) has reached steady-state production at its Woodlawn copper mine in NSW, surpassing its nameplate capacity and delivering significant quarterly gains in mining and processing volumes.

Aguia Resources’ Brazilian subsidiary has achieved a key regulatory milestone with official fertiliser registration, enabling commercial sales of its PAMPAFOS phosphate product in Brazil’s large agricultural market.

Advance Metals Limited has announced its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Mexico, revealing a substantial inferred resource of 33 million ounces silver-equivalent. The resource's broad, shallow mineralisation supports potential bulk mining methods, with further exploration planned to expand the deposit.

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX: BGL) posted a strong March 2026 quarter with production of approximately 41,000 ounces of gold at increased grades, driving record underlying free cash flow of around $158 million. The company reduced forward gold sales commitments by 32,500 ounces, de-risking its balance sheet and increasing future exposure to spot gold prices.

Savannah Goldfields has resumed gold processing at its Georgetown plant following maintenance, with ongoing production and plans to restart mining at Agate Creek pending environmental approval.

Antipa Minerals has significantly expanded and upgraded its Minyari Project resource in Western Australia, now boasting 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent with a robust 85% Indicated classification at its core Minyari Dome deposits.

Prospect Resources has confirmed a continuous near-surface copper sulphide system over more than 1km at its West Mwombezhi prospect in Zambia, with a maiden resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Japan Fluorite Corporation has completed its second $5 million tranche investment in the Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the feasibility study for Australia's first acidgrade fluorspar operation.

WIN Metals has significantly bolstered its Radio Gold Project by acquiring the fully permitted Princess Royal Gold Mine and securing an exclusive option for the Stumpy Doodle Gold Mine, both promising high-grade gold potential and streamlined development pathways.

Stavely Minerals has issued an amended 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study, correcting key data omissions and confirming significant growth in its copper, gold, and silver resources. The updated study highlights promising open pit and underground mining potential in Western Victoria.