Latest Mining And Processing News

James Bay Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, featuring substantial existing infrastructure and a rich production history. The acquisition is backed by a $30 million capital raise and signals a strategic expansion into a premier US mining jurisdiction.

Panther Metals Limited has released a maiden scoping study for its Burtville East Gold Project, revealing strong economics and high-grade open pit potential. The study highlights an NPV8 of A$26.6 million and an IRR of 44%, underpinning the project's promising outlook.

Ballard Mining has achieved a critical milestone with full permitting for its Mt Ida Gold Project, including approval to build a 2.0 million tonnes per annum processing plant and tailings facility. This final green light positions the project for development and potential expansion.

St Barbara updates shareholders on its ongoing strategic review, highlighting stalled Atlantic separation talks and advancing Simberi sale discussions, while reaffirming commitment to a major expansion.

Quantum Graphite Ltd reported a significant revenue jump alongside a $4.9 million net loss for FY2025, as it pushes forward with its Uley 2 graphite project backed by major infrastructure and funding initiatives.

Eastern Resources Limited has secured a farm-in agreement to earn up to 80% interest in Queensland’s Marengo Gold Project, a historically rich goldfield with promising high-grade assays and multiple exploration targets.

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.