Latest Mining Development News

Brightstar Resources has secured key regulatory approvals for the Lady Shenton open pit mine in Menzies, positioning the company to accelerate production within its Goldfields Hub. The deposit is now 'mine ready' and will feed into Brightstar’s planned Laverton processing plant.

Rox Resources has ramped up underground mining and advanced processing plant development at its Youanmi Gold Project, signalling a strong push towards production in 2026. Key infrastructure expansions and strategic hires underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

Deep Yellow Limited confirms Greg Field will start as Managing Director and CEO on 2 February 2026, marking a leadership transition as the company advances its uranium projects in Namibia and Australia.

OzAurum Resources has reported promising assay results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling at Mulgabbie North, confirming consistent shallow high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting a near-term, low-cost heap leach development strategy.

High-Tech Metals is targeting a Wagtail-scale gold discovery at the untested Bullock prospect while fast-tracking financial studies to bring Wagtail and Damsel deposits closer to production.

Kingsgate Consolidated has reported a solid second quarter with over 20,000 ounces of gold produced, boosting cash and bullion holdings by 56%. The company maintains its FY26 guidance while reshaping its A Pit for future gains.

Lunnon Metals reports standout drilling results at Lady Herial, revealing thick, high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current open pit plans and setting the stage for expanded mining activity.

Antilles Gold has officially commenced construction on its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba, backed by a $35 million funding package and a $29.5 million EPC contract with Shandong Xinhai Mining. Initial gold production is targeted for early 2027, promising strong financial returns.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Ramelius Resources confirms it is on track to meet its FY26 gold production guidance, with key projects progressing smoothly and a substantial share buyback program underway.

Manuka Resources is gearing up to recommence gold and silver production in the Cobar Basin by mid-2026 while awaiting a pivotal regulatory decision on its large-scale iron sands project in New Zealand.

High-Tech Metals Ltd is recommencing a 3,000-metre drilling program at its Wagtail gold deposit in January 2026, aiming to refine resource data and support development studies under a strategic funding agreement.