Latest Mining And Processing News

Leeuwin Metals has inked a non-binding MOU with Bain Global Resources and MEGA Resources to explore development, funding, and operational pathways for its 342,300oz Marda Gold Project in WA.

Ark Mines has produced high-grade monazite and titanium dioxide products from its Sandy Mitchell heavy mineral concentrate, marking a key step toward commercialising its North Queensland rare earths project.

The Primary Court of Ibra in Oman has dismissed all substantive legal claims against Alara Resources' joint venture, affirming the validity of permits and licences for the Al Wash-hi Majaza mine and allowing operations to continue unimpeded.

Tivan Limited has landed a $141,237 exploration grant from the Northern Territory Government to fund diamond drilling at its Molyhil Tungsten Project, pushing forward its Pre-Feasibility Study and joint venture talks with Sumitomo Corporation.

Core Lithium has secured a second sale of 25,000 tonnes of lithium fines from its Finniss stockpile to Glencore, adding to A$28.5 million in revenue for 2026 and supporting ongoing development at Finniss.

Rox Resources has secured a fixed-cost EPC contract for its Youanmi processing plant while accelerating underground mining fronts and stockpile development, keeping first gold pour on track for mid-2027.

Novo Resources has delivered a maiden inferred resource estimate for the Leven Star Reef within its Belltopper Gold Project, outlining 87,000 ounces of contained gold and setting the stage for further exploration and resource expansion.

Astron Limited’s updated economic study for Phase 2 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project reveals a $1.5 billion incremental pre-tax NPV8 and a mine life extended to 52 years, doubling ore throughput and reinforcing the project’s long-term strategic value.

Greenwing Resources has renewed its Que River mining lease through to 2035, solidifying tenure and enabling advancement of its two-stage development strategy focused on mining restart and data infrastructure opportunities.

Austral Resources is advancing its Rocklands Copper Project refurbishment with major milestones met, including securing a new SAG mill and confirming infrastructure readiness for 3Mtpa processing, keeping the project on track and budget.

Helix Resources has boosted the inferred Mineral Resource at its Gold Basin project in Arizona to 280,000 ounces of gold, underpinning its farm-in strategy and advancing development prospects.

Variscan Mines is ramping up exploration at its Novales Project in northern Spain, advancing underground and surface drilling with infrastructure upgrades and capital raising support.