Latest Mining And Processing News

Core Lithium has repositioned its Finniss Lithium Project as a low-cost underground operation with a 20-year mine life, slashing operating costs by a third and boosting production capacity. The company is advancing strategic funding while unlocking flexibility through a key offtake agreement termination.

Future Metals NL has raised A$4.2 million and entered a strategic MOU with Zeta Resources to explore processing its Eileen Bore and Panton ores at the Savannah Mine plant, signalling a new phase of development amid rising PGM prices.

Hawsons Iron Limited has validated a 100% dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, securing $1.9 million in fresh capital and launching a key research collaboration with CSIRO to optimise pellet production.

AuKing Mining Limited has strengthened its financial position with a $5 million loan facility and progressed its strategic Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition, while its Koongie Park JV reports promising scoping study results.

MetalsTech Limited has raised A$3.3 million through strategic placements to fund the advancement of its Sturec Gold Mine Pre-Feasibility Study, which shows strong economic potential with a US$768 million NPV. The company is progressing metallurgical testing and ore sorting technology to enhance project value.

Audalia Resources has completed critical drilling programs at its Medcalf vanadium-titanium-iron project, progressing resource upgrades and mine design while managing tight cash reserves and financing arrangements.

Saturn Metals has reported a robust June quarter highlighted by significant drilling success and exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Apollo Hill, lifting its gold resource to 2.24 million ounces. These developments set the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve later this year.

Wildcat Resources has completed a positive Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba lithium project in Western Australia, confirming a long-life mine with strong financial metrics and a clear path to development.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Minyari Project into a 4,100km² belt-scale asset, updated its resource base to 3 million ounces gold equivalent, and secured $70.6 million in cash to accelerate exploration and development.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a scoping study for graphite concentrate production at its Leliyn Graphite Project, supported by an updated Indicated Mineral Resource estimate. The study aims to assess the economic viability of a processing facility near Pine Creek, NT.

Kaiser Reef has completed a transformative acquisition of the Henty Gold Mine, backed by a $20.9 million capital raise, positioning the company for significant growth in Tasmania and Victoria.