Latest Mining And Processing News

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has taken a major step forward with the acquisition of a 500,000 tonnes per annum gold processing plant and an oversubscribed $3.05 million capital raise, while drilling at Picnic South confirms consistent near-surface gold mineralisation.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a maiden scandium mineral resource estimate of nearly 368 million tonnes at its Mount Ridley Project in Western Australia, positioning it among the world’s largest scandium deposits.

Volt Resources has made significant strides in its US graphite refinery project and secured major funding for its Bunyu Graphite Mine in Tanzania, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

Emerald Resources NL has announced a significant update to its Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia, increasing its mineral resource to 1.41 million ounces of gold and securing full mining permits ahead of planned development in 2026.

SSH Group Ltd reported a robust December quarter with a 31% revenue increase, driven by strong mining and hire division performances. The company advanced its Wagtail Gold Deposit development and secured a $2.53 million strategic placement with Xinhai Mining Services, positioning itself for growth in 2026.

Auric Mining Limited has reported a standout December quarter, delivering strong gold production and cashflow from its Munda Gold Mine while advancing key projects at Burbanks and Lindsay’s.

Beacon Minerals has successfully completed the first blast at its Lady Ida Iguana open pit, marking a pivotal step towards gold production expected to commence in February 2026.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.

Hillgrove Resources has inked a binding deal with Heavy Minerals to extract garnet from Kanmantoo’s tailings, unlocking a fresh income source and extending the life of its tailings storage facility.

Nova Minerals has secured US$43.4 million in non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Department of War to fully fund its domestic antimony supply chain development in Alaska, while also progressing its vast Estelle gold project with promising drilling results.

Mont Royal Resources has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Saguenay Port Authority to explore locating a hydrometallurgical facility for its Ashram Rare Earths Project in Québec, leveraging the port’s strategic logistics and industrial infrastructure.

Celsius Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a 35-year mine life. The study highlights strong returns, low operating costs, and a clear path to development in the Philippines.