Latest Mining Development News

Southern Palladium has made significant strides in advancing its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, completing key drilling and regulatory milestones while securing A$20 million in fresh capital to fund the next development phase.

ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.

Saturn Metals has delivered a strong Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, outlining a 1.77 million ounce production target and maiden Ore Reserve of 1.58 million ounces. The company also completed a well-supported A$45 million share placement, positioning it well for the next development phase.

OzAurum Resources has raised $4.1 million through a strategic placement to Forrestania Resources, which now holds a near-20% stake. The funds will accelerate heap leach development at the James Stage 1 Open Pit in Western Australia.

OzAurum Resources has raised $4.1 million through a strategic placement to Forrestania Resources, which will become a significant shareholder and support development at the James Stage 1 Open Pit in Western Australia.

Toubani Resources has formalised a binding agreement with the Mali government, clearing the way for development of the Kobada Gold Project with a capped 35% state interest and regulatory certainty.

Nagambie Resources and Alkane Resources have entered a binding agreement for a joint venture that could see Alkane invest up to $27.5 million to earn an 80% stake in Nagambie's key mining tenements, leveraging Alkane’s existing processing infrastructure to accelerate production.

Orion Minerals reported a December 2025 quarter marked by significant cash outflows offset by fresh financing, including a major convertible loan and ongoing talks with Glencore for substantial project funding.

RTG Mining is advancing swiftly towards a near-term start-up of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, supported by a full financing agreement with Glencore. Meanwhile, promising exploration results from the Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan and ongoing engagement in Bougainville signal a diversified growth pipeline.

Red Metal Limited reports significant technical progress in rare earth processing at its Sybella project alongside advancing gold and copper exploration across multiple Australian sites. The company’s strategic stake in Maronan Metals gains momentum amid rising metal prices.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Far East Gold’s December quarter report highlights significant high-grade gold discoveries at its Idenburg Project and a key regulatory approval that paves the way for accelerated development.