Latest Mining And Production News

Challenger Gold advances its Hualilan Gold Project with final metallurgical testwork underway, confirming heap leach processing can economically recover low-grade gold previously deemed waste. This development promises to expand the project’s scale and improve its economics ahead of the full-scale Pre-Feasibility Study.

Polymetals Resources has halved its US$20 million debt facility and raised A$15 million in equity to support the Endeavor Mine's transition to steady production.

Meeka Metals has poured its first gold at the Murchison Gold Project on schedule, marking a significant milestone within 12 months of breaking ground. The company is now progressing steadily towards its targeted annual production of 80,000 ounces.

Astral Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining a 19-year mine life with robust economics and a maiden ore reserve of 1.1 million ounces. The study sets the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study targeted for mid-2026.

Kingston Resources has restarted gold concentrate production at its Mineral Hill mine, marking a significant step in its transformation into a multi-product operation. The company aims to begin copper concentrate sales by mid-2026 as it transitions to underground mining.

Alkane Resources has secured Swedish regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Mandalay Resources, advancing a significant consolidation in the gold and antimony mining sector. The deal now awaits further approvals before shareholder votes expected in July.

Polymetals Resources has officially commenced commercial production at its Endeavor silver zinc mine in Cobar, NSW, with zinc concentrate shipments set to begin in early July 2025. The company is progressing steadily toward ramping up output in the second half of the year.

Toubani Resources has initiated a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, targeting deeper mineralisation to expand its 2.2 million ounce resource and extend mine life.

Gibb River Diamonds has successfully completed a heritage survey over the proposed open pit at its Neta Prospect, removing a key obstacle to mining development within the Edjudina Gold Project. The project moves closer to production with mining costs borne by a private contractor.

Adelong Gold Limited has secured $455,000 from selling a non-core property to fund exploration at its Victorian gold projects, while gold processing has commenced at its Challenger Gold Mine, signaling imminent production.

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.