Latest Mining And Processing News

West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE) has unveiled a comprehensive Growth & Development Plan for its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, targeting a rapid transition to production via a high-grade, low-capex open pit operation supported by ongoing drilling and resource expansion.

Lefroy Exploration has revised its Mt Martin gold resource estimate to 460,000 ounces at 1.6 g/t, marking a 5% increase driven by economic reclassification and deeper inferred resources. The company is advancing a 4,000m drilling program targeting high-grade extensions, with a scoping study set for the June quarter.

Legacy Minerals reveals a robust 19-year Mt Carrington gold-silver project with a pre-tax NPV of A$716 million and low operating costs, advancing towards pre-feasibility studies amid resource conversion plans.

Athena Resources is raising $3.5 million through a discounted share placement backed by major investors to fast-track drilling and feasibility at its Narryer magnetite project.

Podium Minerals has delivered strong assay results from 17 metallurgical drill holes at its Parks Reef project, confirming geological models and revealing significant high-grade platinum group metal intercepts.

Forrestania Resources has secured the Karonie Gold Project in the Eastern Goldfields, adding a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 185,700 ounces and expanding its strategic footprint near key processing hubs.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its flagship Bekisopa iron ore project, a critical step toward development, but faces suspension from ASX quotation due to late reporting.

Gibb River Diamonds (ASX:GIB) has completed mining and processing at its Neta JV within the Edjudina Gold Project, generating over 5,200 ounces of gold and receiving a $7 million profit share. The company is progressing exploration on a new lease near Neta and maintains a strong cash position to support further growth.

Atomic Eagle Limited has boosted its Muntanga Uranium Project resources by 24%, declared a maiden Ore Reserve, and confirmed project viability through an independent engineering review, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign.

Alara Resources maintained steady copper-gold production at its Al Wash-hi Majaza Mine despite regional geopolitical shipping disruptions, while advancing exploration and managing ongoing legal proceedings in Oman.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect through Phase 3 and Phase 4 drilling, while significantly growing its landholdings in the Eastern Goldfields. The company is well funded with A$9.6 million cash, preparing for a busy exploration season with assay results due in May.

European Metals Holdings has secured critical regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, submitting the full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtaining Regional Rezoning approval. The company also raised A$3.46 million to support ongoing development.