Latest Mining Development News

Charger Metals NL has lodged a mining lease application for its Medcalf Lithium Deposit and plans a drilling campaign to expand resources at its Lake Johnston project in Western Australia.

Kalamazoo Resources has appointed Adam Garczynski to lead the Mt Olympus Pre-Feasibility Study and completed the first diamond drill hole at its Ashburton Gold Project, marking key progress in its 2026 development plans.

Austral Gold has inked major mining service agreements to advance open pit operations at its Casposo Mine, aligning with its 2026 production targets. Early production is on track, underpinning confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Larvotto Resources has initiated underground development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward resuming production with a comprehensive four-year plan.

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Silver Mines Limited advances the Bowdens Silver Project by updating ecological surveys under new biodiversity laws, aiming for a legally robust development application redetermination by mid-2026.

Lithium Energy has completed Phase 1 drilling at its high-grade Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits in Queensland, with Phase 2 drilling set to begin in January 2026. The company is also exploring a vertically integrated battery anode material business to capitalize on shifting global supply dynamics.

High-Tech Metals has intersected visible gold in multiple zones at its Wagtail deposit, advancing drilling and development efforts toward a potential near-term mining decision.

Nova Minerals has priced a US$20 million NASDAQ offering to fund exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, signaling a key step forward for the company’s growth ambitions.

Develop Global Limited has landed a significant A$200 million contract to build underground access tunnels at OceanaGold’s Waihi North Project in New Zealand, marking a major milestone for its mining services division.

Macro Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of a 27.3% interest in the Extension Iron Ore Project, positioning itself to move beyond mining services into direct iron ore production with first ore targeted for late 2026.

Aurelia Metals has reported significant drilling results at the historical Nymagee Mine in NSW, confirming extensions of polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a new mine development in the Cobar region.