Latest Mining Development News

Auric Mining has kicked off an extensive drilling program at its Munda Gold Mine, aiming to extend resources and advance mine development following a recent 32% resource increase and encouraging Scoping Study results.

Lunnon Metals reports a 20% increase in gold ounces at its Hustler deposit, now 36,200 ounces, with plans to integrate mining alongside Lady Herial. Ongoing studies and strong infrastructure underpin a promising path to production.

WA Gold has delivered a robust scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project, forecasting strong cashflows and low capital costs, while ramping up drilling at both Abercromby and Bullabulling projects with assay results imminent.

Lake Resources has raised A$3.8 million through an at-the-market placement priced above recent trading levels, earmarked for environmental and power optimisation work at its Kachi lithium project.

Minerals Exploration Limited has completed its first phase of diamond drilling at the historic Jubilee Gold Mine within the Waitekauri Gold Project, confirming multiple quartz-mineralised zones and exceptional high-grade rock chip assays. Exploration continues with promising results at the Invincible Gold and Glenorchy Tungsten projects.

Santana Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from infill drilling at its Rise and Shine orebody, including a standout 24.4m at 10.9 g/t Au and a deeper 2m section grading 89.5 g/t Au. These results enhance confidence in the deposit’s grade model and the upcoming mining schedule.

Alma Metals is advancing its Briggs Copper Project with ongoing infill drilling aimed at upgrading resources and has boosted its operational capacity by acquiring a new exploration camp. The company completed a $4 million placement, strengthening its balance sheet as it pushes toward a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Medallion Metals has reported significant high-grade drilling results extending the Gem deposit at its Kundip Mining Centre, reinforcing growth potential and supporting the early mine plan at the Ravensthorpe Gold Project.

Piche Resources (ASX:PR2) has kicked off a $2.5 million non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund exploration in Argentina and potential acquisitions, alongside a key board change.

Aurum Resources has pushed gold mineralisation beyond existing boundaries at its Boundiali BDT2 deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, with 10 new drill holes confirming resource growth potential ahead of a major update and feasibility study in 2026.

Forrestania Resources’ latest drilling at British Hill delivers multiple high-grade gold intercepts, extending mineralisation both near surface and at depth. The results bolster the project’s potential as a key ore source within its regional development strategy.

Mount Hope Mining’s initial metallurgical tests at Mt Solitary reveal an exceptionally high gold recovery rate exceeding 98%, confirming the deposit’s amenability to straightforward processing and opening potential low-capital development routes.