Latest Mining Development News

Cavalier Resources has chosen SSH Group as its preferred mining contractor for the initial oxide pit at the Crawford Gold Project, aiming to kickstart mining operations within the next year.

Latitude 66 Limited has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Tin Dog Prospect and an upgraded resource at Red Dog within the Laverton Gold Project, boosting its total gold inventory to 339,000 ounces at Laverton and 918,000 ounces globally.

Ramelius Resources has posted a striking 79% jump in Ore Reserves to 4.3Moz and a 17% increase in Mineral Resources to 14Moz as at 30 June 2026, driven by strong drilling results and strategic acquisitions.

Toubani Resources has received the initial US$25 million drawdown under its Gold Stream agreement with Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, marking a crucial step in advancing the Kobada Gold Mine towards production in 2027.

Pilbara Gold has reported significant extensions and thickening of gold mineralisation at its 2.1Moz Mt York Project, with half of its +50,000m 2026 drilling campaign completed and resource updates on the horizon.

Rumble Resources has secured crucial groundwater extraction approval and engaged contractors to progress Western Queen towards production, while updating its scoping study and preparing for project financing.

West Coast Silver has installed Serge Smolonogov as CEO, consolidating leadership to drive resource growth and project evaluation at its high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project.

Astral Resources’ 92-hole in-fill drilling at Think Big confirms shallow, high-grade supergene gold mineralisation, advancing a fully funded joint venture with Mineral Mining Services toward mining in early 2027.

Global Lithium Resources has secured critical environmental and water permits for its Manna Lithium Project, clearing the way for early works and construction. These approvals align with the company’s aggressive schedule targeting first ore shipment in mid-2027.

Maritana Minerals (ASX:MRT) has reported a 6.3% rise in gold Mineral Resources to 1.86 million ounces and a striking 148% increase in Ore Reserves to 204,100 ounces for FY2026, driven by maiden Ore Reserves at Crake and Kalpini and updates at Boorara.

Elk Range Mining has begun its first diamond drilling campaign at the Friday Gold Project in Idaho, aiming to validate historical high-grade gold and build a modern resource base.

Native Mineral Resources is on track to surpass 1,000 ounces of gold production in a single month for the first time at its Blackjack operation, backed by a strong August smelting run and advancing multi-pit development.