Latest Mining And Production News

Antilles Gold’s joint venture has inked key offtake agreements for all gold and copper/gold concentrates from the Nueva Sabana mine, boosting project financing prospects.

Rapid Lithium Limited has agreed to acquire two high-grade silver projects in New South Wales, adding nearly 35 million silver equivalent ounces to its portfolio. The deal, valued at A$6.5 million, signals a strategic diversification into critical minerals amid a robust silver market.

Metro Mining’s latest update reveals a decline in Ore Reserves and Resources at Bauxite Hills Mine due to 2024 mining activity, with no new exploration additions. The company plans a significant capital expansion to boost production capacity.

New Hope Corporation reports steady coal production but a 27% drop in EBITDA amid falling prices and rail constraints, prompting revised FY25 guidance.

Auric Mining has officially begun mining operations at its Munda Gold Mine Starter Pit in Western Australia, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. The company targets 6,100 ounces of gold production over five months with full site infrastructure now operational.

Star Minerals has appointed ResourcesWA to manage the mine approval process for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting a clear path to commence mining by Q1 2026 amid strong gold prices.

Bastion Minerals has made significant strides in its Canadian copper exploration portfolio, progressing towards a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the ICE Copper Project while completing a modest capital raise and refreshing its board.

Meeka Metals has achieved a key milestone with first ore mined from its Murchison Gold Project open pits, setting the stage for process plant commissioning in June 2025. Mining at multiple high-grade oxide pits is underway alongside significant processing plant and power upgrades.

Vertex Minerals has made significant strides in commissioning its Reward Gold Mine gravity plant and preparing for underground mining, while also securing a US OTCQB listing to broaden its investor base.

Globe Metals & Mining has signed two non-binding MOUs covering up to 100% of Phase 1 production at its Kanyika Niobium Project, while finalising its updated Bankable Feasibility Study is delayed to June 2025. The company also secured additional short-term funding to support ongoing development.

MC Mining reports steady progress on its Makhado hard coking coal project with key construction milestones met, while Uitkomst Colliery faces production setbacks and rising costs amid depressed coal prices.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.