Latest Mining Economics News

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.

The Tennant Creek Copper Alliance has won $600,000 in government grants, matched by the partners, to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility. This initiative aims to unlock the economic potential of copper, gold, silver, and bismuth resources in the Northern Territory.

Audalia Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve for its Medcalf Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project, supported by a robust January 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update that highlights strong economic returns and a 9-year mine life.

Tolu Minerals Limited reports steady progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine, advancing a major mine expansion project targeting 500 tonnes per day production by the first quarter of 2027. Key infrastructure developments, drilling expansion, and processing plant refurbishments underpin the company’s growth strategy.

Southern Hemisphere Mining’s latest quarterly report highlights a significant increase in copper and gold prices, boosting the value of its Llahuin project, alongside promising drilling results and a high-grade copper discovery at surface.

Rumble Resources reports significant progress at its Western Queen Gold and Tungsten Project, with drilling intersecting key mineralisation and a scoping study revealing robust underground mining economics.

PhosCo has completed a key drilling program at its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, with promising phosphate intersections at the SAB prospect and imminent assay results from KM, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and an enhanced project outlook.