Latest Mining And Processing News

EQ Resources has secured an extension of credit facilities from its major shareholder Oaktree, ensuring continued operations at its flagship Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Spain through 2025. The company is also actively restructuring its debt to strengthen its financial position amid improving production and market conditions.

Star Minerals has appointed ResourcesWA to manage the mine approval process for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting a clear path to commence mining by Q1 2026 amid strong gold prices.

Miramar Resources has reported significant initial aircore drilling results at its Gidji JV Project near Kalgoorlie, extending the high-priority Blackfriars gold target and confirming extensive supergene mineralisation beneath a paleochannel.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a doubling of project NPV despite inflationary cost pressures.

Catalyst Metals has secured the Old Highway Gold Project from Sandfire Resources for A$32.5 million, aiming to boost production with a satellite mine feeding its Plutonic processing plant. The project promises a 4-year mine life producing 35,000 ounces annually at competitive costs.

Centaurus Metals has unveiled enhanced feasibility outcomes for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year open pit mine life with low-cost, high-grade nickel concentrate production. The project’s strong financial metrics and sustainability credentials position it as a strategic nickel supplier outside Indonesia.

James Bay Minerals has significantly increased its land position adjacent to its Independence Gold Project in Nevada, enhancing its exploration and development potential in a prolific mining district.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised a joint venture to develop the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, marking a major step toward establishing Australia’s inaugural fluorite mining and processing operation.

Astral Resources has restated its Spargoville Gold Project resource following its Maximus takeover, consolidating its group gold mineral resource to 1.76 million ounces. The update aligns Spargoville’s estimate with Mandilla’s economic assumptions, setting the stage for upcoming development.

Brightstar Resources outlines an ambitious growth plan targeting over 200,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2029, driven by expansions at Laverton and Menzies hubs and accelerated development of the Sandstone project.

Larvotto Resources has released a definitive feasibility study for its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a targeted production start in 2026. The study outlines an 8-year mine life with strong margins and advanced project financing talks.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has completed a scoping study for its Hansen Deposit in Colorado, revealing strong economic potential through innovative mining and beneficiation methods.