Latest Mining Developments News

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.

Meeka Metals has successfully poured first gold at its Murchison Gold Project, marking a key milestone achieved within nine months of construction start. The company is accelerating both open pit and underground mining operations, supported by expanded capital expenditure and strong drilling results.

Carnavale Resources has reported a substantial 38% increase in its Kookynie Gold Project mineral resource, now totaling 117,000 ounces of gold, driven by new high-grade discoveries and expanded drilling results.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited reported solid progress in its June 2025 quarter, with ongoing gold production at South Laverton and key development milestones at the Mount Bevan magnetite project.

Rand Mining Ltd reported solid gold production of 8,916 ounces in the June 2025 quarter, alongside improved cash flow and ongoing exploration success at key Western Australian projects.

Tribune Resources reported steady gold production of 8,916 ounces in the June 2025 quarter, alongside significant exploration drilling and a stronger cash position.