Latest Mining Development News

Star Minerals has raised $1.5 million through a share placement to fund critical drilling and mining approvals at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, aiming for production start in early 2026.

Metals X reported a 16.6% decline in tin production at its Renison operation for Q3 2025 due to equipment and processing challenges, while cash reserves rose to $279.5 million. The company continues advancing its Rentails project and maintains strategic investments.

Western Gold Resources reports promising early drilling results and a significant upgrade to its Gold Duke Project economics, supported by a $6.75 million capital raise to fund production.

Ardiden Limited has agreed to merge with Lac Gold Limited, acquiring the advanced Rouyn Gold Project and creating a well-funded dual-asset gold explorer with a combined resource of 1.66 million ounces. The deal, backed by strong shareholder support and a $10 million capital raise, positions Ardiden for growth in two Tier-1 Canadian jurisdictions.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

Zeotech Limited has locked in a $204 million binding offtake agreement for its kaolin products and successfully demonstrated its AusPozz™ low-carbon metakaolin in a large-scale concrete pour, signaling strong momentum in its commercialisation efforts.

Nelson Resources has submitted a Program of Work for an extensive drilling program at its Yarri Gold Project, with MEGA Resources set to fully fund operations up to $10 million. Drilling is expected to begin shortly after regulatory approval.

Ramelius Resources has announced a maiden 1.6 million ounce ore reserve at its Never Never underground deposit, alongside plans to expand the Mt Magnet processing plant to 5 million tonnes per annum, underpinning a robust 11-year mine life and strong financial outlook.

Coronado Global Resources has filed a detailed SEC Form 8-K revealing confidential discussions with noteholders and outlining its growth trajectory, liquidity management, and operational updates across its Australian and US metallurgical coal assets.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has significantly extended the Lighthorse gold prospect at its Pinjin Project, doubling the strike length and commencing its largest reverse circulation drill program to date. The company also bolstered its cash reserves to $5 million, positioning itself for a busy exploration phase.

Neometals reports promising gold exploration results at Barrambie and advances lithium and vanadium projects with major partners, while completing a key business sale.

Challenger Gold has raised A$30 million through an institutional placement to fund the ramp-up of its Hualilan gold project and support an extensive drilling campaign ahead of first production in early 2026.