Latest Mining Equipment News

Lotus Resources has begun cold commissioning at its Kayelekera uranium project, targeting a Q3 2025 production restart while adopting an owner-operator mining model to reduce costs and enhance control.

West African Resources has commenced mining and crushing at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, maintaining its schedule and budget for first gold production in the third quarter of 2025. The project’s progress signals a significant boost to the company’s annual gold output.

Astral Resources has restated its Spargoville Gold Project resource following its Maximus takeover, consolidating its group gold mineral resource to 1.76 million ounces. The update aligns Spargoville’s estimate with Mandilla’s economic assumptions, setting the stage for upcoming development.

Civmec Limited has secured approximately A$285 million in new contracts and extensions, including a major shiploader project at Port Waratah and rare earth refinery tanks for Iluka Resources, signaling robust growth and strong market positioning.

Vertex Minerals has made significant strides in commissioning its Reward Gold Mine gravity plant and preparing for underground mining, while also securing a US OTCQB listing to broaden its investor base.

MC Mining reports steady progress on its Makhado hard coking coal project with key construction milestones met, while Uitkomst Colliery faces production setbacks and rising costs amid depressed coal prices.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

Volt Group Limited reported a robust 26.8% revenue increase in Q1 FY25, driven by strong performances in its EcoQuip and Wescone divisions, alongside promising advances in its ATEN Waste Heat to Power technology.

Tolu Minerals has raised A$27.25 million through a placement to fund extensive exploration and refurbish its Tolukuma Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, signaling a strategic push towards early gold production.

Rumble Resources advances its Western Queen Gold-Tungsten Project towards late 2025 production through a joint venture with Bain Global and MEGA Resources, while reporting significant high-grade gold and tungsten assay results. The company also expands its portfolio by acquiring 100% of the Thunderstorm Gold Project and initiates a scoping study on the Earaheedy Zinc-Lead-Silver Project.

BauMart Holdings Limited has announced a rights issue to raise approximately $482,000 by offering new shares at a steep discount, aiming to accelerate equipment delivery, fund R&D, and support international recruitment.

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.