Latest Mining And Production News

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

Catalyst Metals has received the final environmental approval to begin mining at its Trident Gold Project, marking a key step in its plan to double production at the Plutonic Gold Belt.

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.

Evergreen Lithium Limited has acquired the Leonora Goldfields Project in Western Australia, marking a strategic pivot into gold production with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 63,000 ounces and exploration upside of up to 592,000 ounces.

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.

Heavy Minerals Limited is on the cusp of releasing its Port Gregory Garnet Project Pre-Feasibility Study, while simultaneously exploring a promising new industrial minerals opportunity and advancing funding efforts.

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.