Latest Mining And Resources News

Ballymore Resources has initiated a deep drilling program at its Dittmer Project in North Queensland, targeting a significant porphyry copper-gold system beneath the historic mine. This follows strong Stage 5 drilling results and is supported by Queensland Government funding.

Auric Mining has launched mining operations at the Munda Gold Mine Starter Pit, marking a key milestone with the first blast and steady progress toward October completion. The company is poised to expand with plans for a larger pit next year amid a bullish gold market.

Savannah Goldfields Limited is advancing its gold production restart at Georgetown with early ore transport underway, key management hires, and promising new exploration targets.

Canterbury Resources is set to drill a 900m deep hole at its Briggs copper project, testing a high-priority geophysical target that could reveal richer copper zones. Supported by a government grant, this move coincides with a scoping study aiming to unlock one of Australia’s largest undeveloped copper deposits.

Aurelia Metals has reported exceptional high-grade base metal intersections at its Federation West and Nymagee deposits, revealing new mineralisation lenses and promising targets for future exploration.

Brightstar Resources is advancing underground development at its Fish Mine on schedule, aiming for first ore stoping in the September quarter while launching drilling programs to extend mine life and upgrade resources.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has partnered with FMR Resources to explore the Curiosity Southern Porphyry copper-gold target in Chile, with drilling set for late 2025. FMR will fund up to A$13 million to earn a majority stake in the joint venture.

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.

EV Resources Limited has finalized its acquisition of a 70% interest in the Los Lirios Antimony Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, marking a strategic move to bolster critical mineral supply in the Americas. The company is advancing ore testing and plans to develop processing capabilities aligned with local community priorities.

Ausgold Limited has successfully extended the high-grade gold shoot at its Katanning Gold Project by 240 metres down-plunge, reinforcing the potential for underground mining and resource growth.

Dateline Resources secures high-level U.S. government backing to accelerate its Colosseum Rare Earths Project in California, highlighting its strategic role in domestic critical minerals supply.

Kula Gold reports impressive high-grade shallow gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Mt Palmer Gold Project, reinforcing the potential for low-cost open pit mining and expanding resource targets along a 10km belt.