Latest Mining And Processing News

Aguia Resources has implemented strategic operational changes at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, achieving a 70% gold recovery rate in December and targeting over 80% in early 2026.

Ballard Mining has completed an 86,000m infill drilling program at its Baldock gold deposit, delivering strong assay results that support upgrading resources and targeting a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.

Caprice Resources has completed the acquisition of the Comet Exploration Project, significantly expanding its Island Gold Project footprint in Western Australia's Murchison Goldfields. This strategic move triples the company's contiguous landholding along a proven gold corridor, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Gibb River Diamonds has begun trucking and processing operations at its Neta Gold Mine, securing 130,000 tonnes of ore for milling at two contracted facilities in Western Australia.

Manuka Resources has initiated a significant drilling campaign at Mt Boppy targeting deep gold extensions and new discoveries, while advancing its Pipeline Ridge shallow gold exploration. The company also remains on track to restart silver production at Wonawinta in Q2 2026.

AIC Mines has successfully extended the Jericho copper deposit in Northwest Queensland by approximately 250 metres down-plunge, revealing promising grades of copper, gold, and silver. These results reinforce the deposit’s potential to support future production growth alongside the nearby Eloise mine.

Medallion Metals has completed a Feasibility Study for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a clear pathway to near-term gold and copper production leveraging existing infrastructure in Western Australia.

Critical Metals Corp has partnered with Romania's state-owned FPCU in a 50/50 joint venture, securing half of the Tanbreez rare earth concentrate and boosting European supply chain security.

Kairos Minerals has signed a pivotal Mining Agreement with the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation, marking a crucial step toward advancing the Mt York Gold Project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Meteoric Resources is poised for a critical environmental milestone as the Preliminary Environmental Licence for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project is set for approval at the upcoming COPAM meeting. This step could unlock the path to construction and keep the project timeline intact.

Lincoln Minerals has partnered with Revera Energy to explore a green hydrogen-fueled iron pellet plant at the Eyre Magnetite Project, aiming to advance sustainable steel production in South Australia.