Latest Mining And Processing News

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

Lynas Rare Earths has secured a 10-year renewal of its Malaysian operating licence, providing a significant boost to its investment certainty and supply chain stability.

Black Cat Syndicate has announced a 95% increase in antimony resources at its Mt Clement project, alongside substantial gains in silver and lead. The company plans further drilling and an economic study to unlock the deposit's potential.

Auric Mining has exceeded its 2026 gold production budgets at the Munda Starter Pit, delivering strong early results that validate the economic potential of the larger Munda Main Pit.

Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has validated historic high-grade gold mineralisation at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, advancing its Ravenswood JV mining ambitions. Early drilling results reveal significant shallow intercepts, supporting fast-tracked resource estimation and mine planning.

Black Cat Syndicate has begun processing ore from its Fingals and Majestic mines through the Lakewood Mill and approved a $20 million expansion to boost capacity by 25%, aiming to lower costs and enhance cash flow.

Paterson Resources has reported high-grade, shallow gold mineralisation from the second batch of assays at its Grace Gold-Copper Project, confirming promising results that exceed initial expectations and pave the way for an expanded drilling program.

Tivan Limited has submitted a confidential draft Feasibility Study for its Speewah Fluorite Project to key partners, marking a significant step towards project finalisation and potential production.

AIC Mines Limited reported robust half-year results for December 2025, boosted by higher copper and gold prices despite weather-related sales disruptions. The company’s Jericho project and Eloise plant expansion remain on track, underpinning growth prospects.

Tivan Limited has initiated comprehensive geophysical surveys across its Molyhil Tungsten and Sandover Fluorite Projects, aiming to refine exploration targets and guide drilling in 2026. The program includes advanced airborne and ground surveys designed to reveal new mineralisation beneath cover.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 1,543 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack Processing Plant, while progressing key operational and regulatory initiatives to optimise mining and processing activities.

High-Tech Metals Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its Wagtail Gold Deposit, reinforcing the deposit's strong continuity and near-term development potential within its Mt Fisher-Mt Eureka Project in Western Australia.