Latest Mining Contracts News

Mount Hope Mining has locked in a drill contractor for its Mt Solitary Phase 3 program, aiming to extend gold mineralisation and advance towards a maiden JORC resource by year-end.

Core Lithium has kicked off open pit mining at Grants and underground development at BP33, backed by strong cash reserves and strategic asset divestment plans.

Group 6 Metals set a new quarterly record processing 77,953 tonnes at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine, producing 21,297 MTUs of tungsten concentrate despite lower feed grades. The company strengthened its cash position to $49.5 million and commenced underground mining, aiming to improve grades and recovery in coming quarters.

Element 25 has locked in a US$166 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund its Louisiana high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) facility, reinforcing its role in the evolving battery materials supply chain.

Emerald Resources has locked in major mining contracts with MACA Mining for its Dingo Range project in Western Australia and extended operations at its Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia, underpinning its growth strategy across two continents.

Genesis Minerals delivered on its FY26 gold production targets for the third consecutive year, advancing the Tower Hill project ahead of schedule and completing the Magnetic Resources acquisition.

Toubani Resources has locked in Corica Mining Services to handle mining operations at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, advancing the project towards production with mobilisation set for late 2026 and first ore expected by mid-2027.

MLG Oz Limited has landed a significant A$70 million contract with Develop Global at the Pioneer Dome Lithium Project, marking its entry into Western Australia's emerging lithium sector with a comprehensive mining and crushing services package starting in mid-2026.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.

Core Lithium has begun underground decline development at its BP33 deposit within the Finniss Lithium Project, alongside ongoing open pit mining at Grants, and successfully shipped its first lithium products via Darwin Port.

Perenti's underground mining arm Barminco has landed a A$275 million contract at Barrick's Fourmile Project in Nevada, marking a strategic expansion in North America's hard-rock mining sector.

Macro Metals has uncovered high-grade iron assays up to 62.1% Fe in newly mapped areas adjacent to its existing 16.1Mt @ 54.2% Fe resource at the Extension Iron Project, while environmental surveys clear the way for upcoming approvals.