Latest Mining Development News

Green Technology Metals (ASX – GT1) reports a significant rubidium discovery at its Seymour Project alongside steady progress in lithium project development and a $3.46 million capital raise.

Albion Resources has agreed to sell its Mongers Lake Project to Capricorn Metals for an upfront A$1.5 million, with additional milestone payments tied to resource and mining developments. This deal allows Albion to sharpen its focus on its high-grade Yandal West Gold Project.

Native Mineral Resources has completed its first gold pour at the Blackjack Gold Project, marking a key milestone as it advances toward full production ramp-up in August 2025. The company also secured a $10 million placement to support its growth plans.

Capricorn Metals has agreed to acquire the Mongers Lake Project adjacent to its Mt Gibson Gold Project, aiming to unlock new gold resources in Western Australia. The $1.5 million deal includes cash and shares, with milestone payments tied to resource and mining developments.

Estrella Resources has made significant strides in its maiden manganese drilling campaign in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade mineralisation and advancing a major limestone marketing agreement with an Indonesian partner.

Ballard Mining has kicked off an extensive drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold resources at the Baldock deposit and advancing exploration across multiple high-priority targets.

Zimplats reported a 14% rise in mined volumes and a 21% increase in final metal output year-on-year, alongside a 20% drop in cash costs per ounce, driven by operational gains and smelter expansion.

Mindax Limited strengthens its position in Western Australia's Mid-West iron ore sector with a strategic investment in Cashmere Iron and an option to acquire full ownership of the Mt Forrest project.

Jameson Resources has significantly boosted the economic outlook of its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million, while advancing environmental approvals and Indigenous partnerships in British Columbia.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Apollo Minerals reports promising Phase 2 drilling results at its Salanie Gold Project in Gabon, revealing significant gold mineralisation and advancing exploration at its zinc and copper assets.

Chalice Mining reports robust cash reserves and steady progress on the Gonneville Project pre-feasibility study, while exploration in Western Australia uncovers promising new gold-copper anomalies.