Latest Mining And Processing News

Dreadnought Resources reports a 36% increase in high-grade gold resources at Star of Mangaroon, secures $18 million in funding, and advances critical metals projects with promising drilling results and strategic partnerships.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Feasibility Study for its Lady Herial gold deposit, outlining a robust, short-life open pit mine with strong pre-tax cash flows exceeding $40 million. The project is fully permitted and poised for imminent development.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd throws its weight behind Australia’s new A$1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, spotlighting its Sunday Creek gold-antimony project as a key player in securing domestic supply and reducing reliance on China.

Ballard Mining has resumed drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project, aiming to expand its resource base and advance development milestones throughout 2026. The company targets a significant increase in gold resources while progressing towards a maiden ore reserve.

Wildcat Resources has significantly extended lithium mineralisation at its Bolt Cutter Central discovery, reinforcing its vision for a major lithium hub in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Zenith Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its Consolidated Dulcie drilling program in WA, confirming gold mineralisation consistent with its July 2025 Exploration Target and revealing high-grade intercepts. The company targets a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by late February 2026.

Black Cat Syndicate has revealed multiple new high-grade gold zones within the Fingals open pit at its Kal East operation, accelerating mining and processing plans for 2026. These discoveries reinforce the long-term potential of the project and support an expansion of processing capacity.

Revolver Resources has unveiled a compelling recommencement study for its Dianne Copper Mine in Queensland, forecasting over $125 million in pre-tax free cashflow from a four-year operation producing 14,330 tonnes of high-grade copper cathode.

Tivan Limited has locked in $11.3 million in initial funding from ETFS Capital, marking a key step forward for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia. This strategic partnership accelerates development towards a Final Investment Decision expected in 2026.

Nickel Industries has secured a strategic partner in Sphere Corp., which will acquire a 10% interest in the ENC HPAL project and enter into a nickel offtake agreement, marking a significant step into Western aerospace markets.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project and commenced key metallurgical testing with offtake partner Quinbrook, aiming to produce battery-grade spherical graphite.

Celsius Resources has postponed the final Feasibility Study for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project to January 2026, while engaging a top financial advisory firm to secure project financing amid strong international interest.