Latest Mining Developments News

MRG Metals has lodged a key Mining Right Conversion Application in South Africa for its Garies Rare Earth Project, setting the stage for scalable mining development supported by strong metallurgical results and a modular processing approach.

Yari Resources has outlined a bold strategy to expand its Rolleston South coal project into a district-scale powerhouse, aiming to build over 500 million tonnes of coal resources through acquisitions and joint ventures.

Leeuwin Metals has inked a non-binding MOU with Bain Global Resources and MEGA Resources to explore development, funding, and operational pathways for its 342,300oz Marda Gold Project in WA.

PC Gold has acquired the former Territory Iron accommodation camp near its Spring Hill Gold Project for A$770,000, gaining 64 rooms and full utilities. The move cuts capital costs and development time, supporting exploration and mine development.

Peako Limited is set to acquire a substantial gold exploration portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s emerging Central Arabian Gold Region, backed by a $5.17 million placement to fund near-term drilling and exploration.

Cokal Limited has secured regulatory approval to resume mining at its Bumi Barito Mineral project, with operations set to restart mid-June and a 10,000 MT coal shipment planned for late June.

Almonty Industries has closed a US$700 million convertible senior notes offering, including a full US$100 million over-allotment exercise, bolstering its balance sheet to accelerate development of the Sangdong tungsten mine and secure a non-China supply chain for Western defence.

Prodigy Gold has won a $112,152 co-funding grant from the Northern Territory Government to drill a 600m hole at its Hyperion Gold Deposit, targeting a major untested geophysical anomaly that could expand the 454,000-ounce resource.

Develop Global has greenlit major investments in its Sulphur Springs copper-zinc and Pioneer Dome lithium projects, backed by a US$400 million financing and offtake deal with Trafigura that also refinances Woodlawn.

Rox Resources has secured a fixed-cost EPC contract for its Youanmi processing plant while accelerating underground mining fronts and stockpile development, keeping first gold pour on track for mid-2027.

Medallion Metals has completed front-end engineering for the Cosmic Boy Concentrator refurbishment and secured a $7.6 million early works contract, keeping commissioning on track for Q2 2027.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported its strongest operational performance since restarting Blackjack, with a June gold smelt producing 488.5 oz doré and May metallurgical metrics showing record gold recovery over 95%. Multiple mining fronts and ongoing exploration position NMR for growth in FY2027.