Latest Mining Economics News

Revolver Resources has completed the detailed 3D earthworks and facilities design for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, advancing procurement for key processing equipment and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision.

Meeka Metals has kicked off ore development at Judy North within its Andy Well underground mine, targeting a 96,000-ounce high-grade gold resource. Development is expanding across multiple levels, with grades aligning with resource estimates and potential for improvement at depth.

Anson Resources' scoping study for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah reveals first quartile operating costs and a clear development pathway targeting 10,000 tonnes per annum lithium carbonate production by 2029.

Lunnon Metals delivered over 2,200 ounces of gold in April 2026 from Lady Herial, generating $9 million in revenue and maintaining its schedule to complete mining by September.

Great Northern Minerals has pinpointed two fresh drill targets at its Iron Butte gold-silver project in Nevada, potentially broadening the mineralised zone beyond the current resource footprint. Supported by strong soil anomalies and rock assays, these targets reinforce the project's epithermal system credentials and feed into an imminent maiden resource estimate.

PTR Minerals has received the final batch of assay results from its Rosewood East drilling, revealing consistent, shallow, and high-grade heavy mineralisation. The company remains on track to deliver its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in Q2 2026.

Maritana Minerals has confirmed robust economics and high-grade drilling results at its Black Swan gold project near Kalgoorlie, backed by a $175 million capital raise and a $35 million asset divestment.

Variscan Mines’ Scoping Study for the San José Mine restart in Spain reveals strong economics, low upfront capital, and an 11-year mine life, setting the stage for zinc and lead production from 2028.

Koonenberry Gold’s latest drilling at the Sunnyside Prospect reveals shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and extends the known mineralised zones, reinforcing the project’s district-scale potential.

Godolphin Resources has released a Scoping Study for its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, revealing strong economics with a 12-year mine life and a pre-tax NPV of AUD$481 million under conservative metal prices.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.

The Tennant Creek Copper Alliance, comprising CuFe, Emmerson Resources, and Tennant Minerals, has secured $600,000 in government grants matched by the companies to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek.