Latest Mining And Production News

Toubani Resources has secured a US$208 million funding package combining a US$160 million gold stream and a US$48 million equity raise, ensuring Kobada Gold Mine construction stays on track for first gold in Q3 2027.

Pantoro Gold's FY2026 gold output fell below expectations due to contractor and labour shortages, prompting a strategic operational review. The company targets 90,000 to 105,000 ounces in FY2027 with a stabilisation-first approach and significant investments in new ore sources and infrastructure.

West African Resources delivered 125,179 ounces of gold in Q2 2026, maintaining momentum toward its full-year guidance amid ongoing permitting hurdles and a major equity transaction at Kiaka.

Hillgrove Resources' Kanmantoo Copper Mine has reached its targeted 1.8 million tonnes per annum run rate, while the company advances the Emily Star Stage 2 project with a Final Investment Decision expected sooner than planned.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Tāiko Critical Minerals has locked in a key 304-hectare land parcel for its Barrytown project with an $18 million conditional purchase, clearing a major hurdle towards mining and production targets.

Turaco Gold’s pre-feasibility study for the Afema Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a maiden 1.91 million ounce Probable Ore Reserve and robust project economics, underpinning a 10.3-year mine life producing over 2 million ounces of gold.

Greenwing Resources has renewed its Que River mining lease through to 2035, solidifying tenure and enabling advancement of its two-stage development strategy focused on mining restart and data infrastructure opportunities.

Sky Metals has secured a crucial regulatory milestone for its Tallebung tin-silver-tungsten project in NSW, moving into the Environmental Impact Statement phase following the issuance of SEARs by the NSW Department of Planning. The company prepares for imminent resource and feasibility updates that could shape the project’s development trajectory.

Revolver Resources has completed the detailed 3D earthworks and facilities design for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, advancing procurement for key processing equipment and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision.

Brightstar Resources has intersected visible gold in multiple deep diamond drillholes at Two Mile Hill, part of its Sandstone Gold Project. The drilling extends beyond 550m depth, underpinning plans for an underground mining study in the pre-feasibility study due later this year.

Challenger Gold's Pre-Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Project delivers a robust US$1.45 billion pre-tax NPV, 1.84 million ounces gold equivalent production, and a low upfront capital strategy.