Latest Mining And Processing News

Beacon Minerals has updated the Laterite Mineral Resource at its Iguana Deposit, reporting 1.2 million tonnes at 0.92 g/t gold for 36,000 ounces. This upgrade enhances confidence in the Lady Ida Project’s near-surface gold potential ahead of an ore reserve estimate expected next year.

Alara Resources has been awarded a mining license for the Daris 3A5 prospect in Oman, marking a key step in developing its second copper operation in the country. Historical drilling confirms high-grade copper mineralisation, with further exploration and planning underway.

Polymetals Resources reports its Endeavor silver zinc mine in NSW has met operating costs from cash flow within a year of acquisition, marking a key milestone as production ramps up.

Toro Energy has updated its Wiluna Uranium Project scoping study, revealing a robust pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a rapid 1.5-year payback period, underpinned by strong uranium and vanadium resources.

Vertex Minerals has made significant strides at its Reward Gold Mine, commencing gravity plant operations and preparing for underground mining with first high-grade ore expected in Q3 2025. The company also secured firm commitments for an A$11 million capital raise to support its development plans.

Larvotto Resources delivers a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, backed by $165 million in fresh funding and regulatory approvals, targeting production in Q2 2026.

Northern Star Resources has declined to exercise its option to acquire Kalamazoo’s Ashburton Gold Project, leaving Kalamazoo to advance development plans amid record Australian gold prices. The company has initiated a Scoping Study and secured $2 million in fresh capital to support its next phase.

Clara Resources has advanced its Ashford Coking Coal Project with an updated resource report and plans a drilling program, while raising $600,000 to support operations amid a strategic review of its Kildanga Nickel/Cobalt asset.

Renascor Resources has achieved provisional development approval for its commercial-scale Battery Anode Material manufacturing facility, alongside significant progress in graphite production and exploration activities. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$105 million as it advances its vertically integrated graphite project.

Savannah Goldfields is advancing plans to resume gold production at its Georgetown processing plant and Big Reef mine, capitalizing on gold prices above A$5000 per ounce. The company also unveiled new exploration targets and key executive appointments to drive growth.

Verity Resources has identified a new gold mineralised trend near its Monument Gold Project and commenced a significant drilling program to upgrade its Korong deposit resource. Meanwhile, high-grade rare earth elements have been confirmed at its Pimenta project in Brazil.

Alma Metals has bolstered its Briggs Copper JV Project with a $1.06 million capital raise and an updated resource estimate that now includes silver. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for significant drilling to unlock further value.