Latest Mining Developments News

Orezone Gold outlines 2026 production and cost outlook for its newly acquired Casa Berardi mine, highlighting a transitional phase with higher costs and planned exploration ramp-up.

GoldArc Resources has recorded its best grade control drilling results yet at the Mt Stirling Well deposit, reinforcing its resource model and advancing mine planning towards regulatory approval for mining commencement.

Cobre Limited has achieved a swift operational turnaround at its Sierra Atacama copper mine, generating positive operating cash flow within two months of assuming control. The company targets a significant production ramp-up supported by capital investments and ongoing optimisation.

Krakatoa Resources (ASX: KTA) has raised $1.6 million through a placement to fund its 2026 drilling and development program at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project. The capital will support efforts to convert a foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, alongside metallurgical and environmental studies.

Riversgold has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, clearing a major hurdle for development and triggering full funding from Mega Resources under a profit-sharing agreement.

Emerald Resources has locked in major mining contracts with MACA Mining for its Dingo Range project in Western Australia and extended operations at its Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia, underpinning its growth strategy across two continents.

Metal Bank has secured $1.2 million through a placement at a 30% premium, enabling accelerated development at its Seven Leaders deposit and advancing gold projects at Livingstone.

Silver Mines has submitted a refreshed Biodiversity Development Assessment Report for its Bowdens Silver Project, moving the development application closer to redetermination by NSW authorities. The project remains a critical minerals priority with significant job creation potential.

IperionX has bolstered its U.S. critical minerals footprint by acquiring the Camden assets adjacent to its Titan Project, unveiling surface stockpiles with up to 23% Total Heavy Minerals, up to 10 times Titan’s average grade, and established infrastructure that could accelerate domestic supply chains for titanium and rare earths.

Krakatoa Resources has launched its second underground drilling season at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project, aiming to convert a foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate while pushing early mine development.

Akora Resources has placed the remaining $1.54 million shortfall from its entitlement offer and raised an additional $164,000 in a placement, bolstering funds to advance its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar.

Venus Metals Corporation has secured $47 million from selling its Youanmi Gold Project royalty, while exploration at Henderson and Youanmi Base Metals projects reveals promising targets. The company also initiates titanium extraction R&D and plans special dividends for shareholders.