Latest Mining Developments News

Carnavale Resources has retracted and replaced its recent investor presentation to correct overstated financial forecasts for gold prices above AUD 6,500/oz, reaffirming robust economics for its Kookynie Gold Project.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.

Medallion Metals has secured a US$50 million loan and a copper-gold concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura, enabling the Final Investment Decision for the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Development is set to begin pending completion of the Forrestania acquisition.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Emu NL has reversed its previous decision to terminate Doug Grewar, reinstating him as CEO and Managing Director with a new contract focused on advancing the Yataga Copper Project.

AusQuest Limited has significantly expanded the copper mineralisation at its Cangallo Project in Peru, extending the porphyry system to over 1,500 metres with promising assay results. Further drilling is planned to explore depth and lateral extensions, highlighting the project's growing potential.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.

Kalamazoo Resources has successfully closed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising $4.1 million to fast-track drilling and development at its Ashburton Gold Project. Combined with a recent placement, the company secures $12.1 million to advance exploration and pre-feasibility studies.

Macro Metals Limited has secured shareholder approval for a A$5.3 million budget to push the Extension Iron Ore Project in Western Australia towards mine construction readiness, marking a significant step in its development.

Great Divide Mining has raised $2.5 million through a share placement to fund development at its Challenger Gold Mine and progress other key projects.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.