Latest Mining Development News

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

Nelson Resources has kicked off metallurgical testing on samples from its high-grade Orleans Mine and completed underground rehabilitation, setting the stage for a follow-up core drilling program to extend known mineralisation at the Gold Point Project in Nevada.

OD6 Metals has transformed its portfolio with the acquisition and rapid expansion of the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation and advancing metallurgical and permitting work.

Evolution Mining has delivered on its FY26 guidance with record cash flows and a fully unhedged portfolio, while setting a stable operational outlook for FY27 amid inflationary pressures.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) is making a strategic US$10 million investment to acquire a 12.3% stake in Awalé Resources, targeting gold exploration growth in Côte d'Ivoire’s Odienné Project.

Kalamazoo Resources has wrapped up its Mt Olympus Resource Definition Drilling Program, delivering strong high-grade gold intercepts and narrowing drill spacing to support resource upgrades at the Ashburton Gold Project.

Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

GoldArc Resources reports strong grade control drilling results from the Mt Stirling Well and Mt Stirling gold deposits, underpinning updated mining models and advancing preparations for regulatory approval ahead of mining.

Star Minerals has begun mining at its Tumblegum South Gold Project with high-grade gold intercepts confirmed, while also expanding its footprint by securing a large new exploration project near Merredin in Western Australia.

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.

Redcastle Resources reports robust initial assays from Queen Alexandra grade-control drilling, revealing shallow high-grade gold mineralisation that supports ongoing mining alongside Redcastle Reef.

Ausgold Limited has reported robust drilling results that expand and upgrade the 2.44 million ounce Mineral Resource at its Katanning Gold Project, while advancing key pre-development milestones ahead of a final investment decision targeted by year-end.