Latest Mining Costs News

Pilbara Minerals delivered robust FY25 results, completing key expansions and beating production guidance, while setting a cost-focused FY26 plan amid ongoing lithium price volatility.

PhosCo Ltd has unveiled a significant phosphate discovery at its KM Prospect in Tunisia, featuring thick, shallow mineralisation close to the planned processing plant. This breakthrough could fast-track development and improve project economics at the Gasaat Project.

Sandfire Resources reported a 12% rise in copper equivalent production for FY25, narrowly missing guidance due to severe weather and power outages, while slashing net debt by $273 million. The company projects further growth in FY26 despite expected cost pressures.

Vanadium Resources Limited has secured a binding two-year offtake agreement for vanadium-rich magnetite ore and raised A$1.2 million, advancing its near-term production plans at the Steelpoortdrift project.

Nova Minerals supports the permit application for the West Susitna Access Road, a vital infrastructure project set to enhance mining access and economic growth in Alaska’s resource-rich region.

Coronado Global Resources delivered its strongest June quarter since 2019, with a 20% rise in production and significant cost reductions, setting the stage for a major production ramp-up in H2 2025.

Metals Australia Ltd has significantly expanded its Lac Carheil graphite project resource with a 595% increase in graphitic carbon intercepts, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and advanced mine planning.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a strong FY25 with 92.4koz gold produced, up 32% year-on-year, and sets an ambitious FY26 target of 140-155koz driven by new underground mines and strategic partnerships.

Auric Mining has kicked off the last toll milling campaign at Jeffreys Find, targeting 2,750 ounces of gold and a surplus cash distribution exceeding $4 million to support its next phase at Munda.

PVW Resources has reported strong desorption test results from its Capão Bonito project in Brazil, confirming the presence of Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) style rare earth mineralisation with high recoveries of magnet rare earth oxides near surface.

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.

Capricorn Metals has extended its mining contract with MACA Ltd for Karlawinda and named MACA preferred contractor for Mt Gibson, locking in cost certainty and supporting production growth.