Latest Mining Development News

Javelin Minerals confirmed continuity and expansion of its Eureka Gold Project resource with high-grade drill results, advanced permitting milestones, and expanded tenure at Coogee. A $1.5 million placement to mining executive David Geraghty strengthens the company’s cash position for upcoming exploration.

Cobre Limited deepens its footprint in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt through a new partnership with Equinor to optimise in-situ copper recovery at Ngami, while drilling campaigns at Ngami and Okavango reinforce mineralisation continuity and highlight fresh exploration targets.

Astral Resources has delivered robust assay results from its ongoing in-fill drilling at the Theia deposit, underpinning a resource upgrade and further de-risking the early development phase of the Mandilla Gold Project near Kalgoorlie.

Krakatoa Resources is pushing its 2026 drilling program at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project two months ahead of schedule, advancing toward a maiden JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate with multiple technical workstreams underway.

Strata Minerals has broadened its Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia by acquiring two new tenements and launching a high-resolution aeromagnetic survey to sharpen drill targets and uncover new exploration opportunities.

Pilbara Gold has reported significant new gold intersections below the current pit shell at its Mt York Project, suggesting potential for resource growth ahead of a prefeasibility study update.

Meeka Metals reports significant high-grade gold intersections well below the Turnberry Ore Reserve, coinciding with a strategic shift from open pit to underground mining amid contractor productivity issues.

Flynn Gold has secured a key regulatory milestone by registering Mining Lease Application 6M/2026 over part of its Golden Ridge Project in northeast Tasmania, enabling accelerated development including resource drilling and environmental studies.

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a robust 10-year open pit mine plan with strong financial returns and production targets, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in mid-2027.

Rox Resources has secured full permits and major contracts to push forward construction at Youanmi, with mining and processing plant works advancing towards a mid-2027 gold pour.

Maritana Minerals is pushing ahead with its Black Swan Processing Hub development, targeting 100,000 ounces of gold production by H2 2027, supported by a strong cash position of $229.5 million.

Mandrake Resources has secured key agreements to produce lithium brine from its Utah project and plans a significant drilling campaign in Australia, supported by strong cash reserves.