Latest Mining Developments News

Vault Minerals delivered 78,578 ounces of gold in the March quarter at an AISC of A$3,006/oz, generating a remarkable $229 million in underlying free cash flow. The company completed the first stage of its King of the Hills plant upgrade and declared a maiden dividend, reinforcing its position as a high-yielding gold producer.

Sunstone Metals has delivered a robust Scoping Study for its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, outlining a 23-year mine life, strong production rates, and a post-tax NPV of US$0.9 billion at a conservative gold price. The study highlights low operating costs and substantial exploration upside, setting the stage for a pre-feasibility study and funding pursuits.

Star Minerals has delivered promising new assay results from extensional drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, revealing shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation beyond the current pit design. The findings underpin plans to update the resource and mine plan, reinforcing the project’s robust economics amid strong gold prices.

Tanami Gold's Central Tanami Project Joint Venture has chosen Macmahon as preferred contractor for a $38 million underground exploration decline at Groundrush, aiming to kick off construction in September 2026.

Rua Gold has lodged a Fast-Track Referral application for its Auld Creek gold and antimony project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield, aiming to speed up permitting and development under new government legislation.

Wia Gold is making steady progress on its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, reporting strong high-grade drilling results that bolster underground mining prospects alongside ongoing feasibility studies and strategic leadership appointments.

Brightstar Resources has wrapped up its largest-ever processing campaign under the Genesis Minerals Ore Purchase Agreement, delivering nearly 8,000 ounces of gold and $53 million in gross revenue. This milestone strengthens Brightstar’s financial position ahead of its own processing plant construction and mine restarts in 2027.

Catalyst Metals is nearing completion of open pit mining at Trident, paving the way for underground operations forecast to start in 2027. Grade control drilling confirms the deposit’s high-grade consistency, supporting plans to double gold production at the Plutonic Gold Belt.

AIC Mines reported a strong March quarter with Eloise copper production exceeding guidance at lower costs amid steady progress on its processing plant expansion and Jericho underground development.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a binding agreement with Mineral Mining Services to fully fund the development of its Leonora South gold deposits, removing capital barriers and setting a clear path to production.

Asara Resources (ASX:AS1) is pushing ahead at its Kada Gold Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, boasting a 923,000-ounce gold resource and launching expansive 2026 drilling campaigns aimed at significantly growing both Indicated and Inferred categories.

Blackstone Minerals has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the lifting of a Cease and Desist Order at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project, setting the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study drilling campaign.