Latest Mining And Processing News

Star Minerals has completed a $1.6 million placement, welcoming Bain Global Resources as a strategic investor and gearing up for drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project.

Prodigy Gold NL has updated its Mineral Resource estimate for the Tregony Gold Deposit, reporting a 25% increase in gold ounces to 80,000oz, driven by 2024 drilling and a lower cut-off grade. The company plans further drilling in 2025 to build on this momentum.

High-Tech Metals has completed its acquisition of the Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka Gold Projects, gaining a substantial 1,150km² landholding and a combined gold resource of 187,000 ounces. The company is set to launch an extensive drilling campaign and a joint venture to process historic gold stockpiles.

Ballard Mining Limited is launching an IPO to raise up to $30 million, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its Mt Ida Gold Project in Western Australia, which hosts over 1.1 million ounces of gold.

High-Tech Metals has completed its acquisition of the Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects, gaining a substantial resource base and launching an immediate 15,000m drilling campaign to unlock further value.

Meeka Metals is on track to commission its upgraded processing plant at the Murchison Gold Project by June 2025, aiming for first gold production shortly thereafter. The company has also expanded its workforce accommodations and advanced underground mine preparations.

Meeka Metals reports strong drilling results at Turnberry Central, extending the Stage 1 oxide open pit by up to 200 metres south and suggesting a significant boost to gold reserves and production plans.

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Xanadu Mines Limited has received a conditional off-market takeover offer from Bastion Mining Pte Ltd at A$0.08 per share, representing a significant premium. The company’s independent Takeover Committee unanimously recommends acceptance, supported by an independent expert’s fair and reasonable valuation.

Dateline Resources Limited has updated its scoping study for the Colosseum Gold Project in California, incorporating a revised gold price of US$2,900/oz that significantly enhances the project's economic outlook. The study confirms robust project fundamentals and sets the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study.

Horseshoe Metals is close to completing infrastructure upgrades at its Horseshoe Lights project, setting the stage for imminent copper Direct Shipping Ore operations and gold processing activities.