Latest Mining Development News

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

Iltani Resources continues to impress with broad, high-grade silver and base metals intersections from its Orient West drilling program in Queensland, setting the stage for a significant JORC Resource estimate.

Gibb River Diamonds has successfully completed a heritage survey over the proposed open pit at its Neta Prospect, removing a key obstacle to mining development within the Edjudina Gold Project. The project moves closer to production with mining costs borne by a private contractor.

AIC Mines has reported compelling new drilling results from its Jericho copper deposit in North Queensland, revealing high-grade mineralisation extending 380 metres beyond previous resource limits. These findings bolster the company’s resource base and highlight the deposit’s growth potential.

Southern Palladium has raised A$8 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its Definitive Feasibility Study and staged mine development at the Bengwenyama PGM project, backed by a major cornerstone investor.

Venus Metals Corporation reports promising gold assay results from its recent drilling at Bellchambers and Rangeview prospects, setting the stage for an updated resource estimate and potential mine development.

Celsius Resources’ Philippine subsidiary has launched a detailed drilling campaign to refine the feasibility and engineering plans for its flagship copper-gold project, aiming to unlock further value and operational clarity.

Titan Minerals’ latest drilling at the Cerro Verde prospect within the Dynasty Gold Project reveals significant deeper and lateral extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and advancing mine development plans.

Emmerson Resources reveals a promising update on its White Devil gold project, confirming a major mine development opportunity with over 60% of its 611,400oz resource convertible to an open pit. The Scoping Study is on track for completion by early July 2025, setting the stage for a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Maronan Metals has significantly expanded its Maronan project resource, boosting the indicated silver-lead resource 2.5 times and reporting a maiden indicated copper-gold resource, setting the stage for advancing mine development.

Freehill Mining has successfully produced a high-grade 65.75% iron concentrate from a 400kg bulk sample at its Yerbas Buenas Mine in Chile, setting the stage for a potential restart of magnetite mining operations.

Develop Global has commenced concentrate production and cashflow at its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to become a leading ASX copper and base metals company.