Latest Mining Industry News

Lode Resources has reported a series of impressive high-grade silver and antimony drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, alongside completing a significant divestment of its Webbs Consol Silver Project, strengthening its balance sheet for further exploration.

St Barbara Limited has secured a crucial extension of its mining lease for the New Simberi Gold Project until 2038, setting the stage for strategic investments and a significant production increase.

XRF Scientific is set to open a new office in India, shifting from a distributor model to direct presence to capture growing demand in mining and industrial sectors. This move aims to strengthen sales and customer trust in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Verity Resources has reported outstanding metallurgical test results from its Korong deposit, achieving an average gold recovery of 92.75%, reinforcing confidence in the Monument Gold Project’s pathway to mining.

Miramar Resources has restructured its board, appointing Marion Bush as Managing Director and Jono Fisher as Non-Executive Chairman, aiming to drive growth and exploration success in Western Australia.

Mastermyne Group has extended its exclusive distribution agreement with Jennmar Holdings for critical strata consolidation products by a decade, locking in supply until 2047. This move strengthens its foothold in the Australian underground coal mining sector.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a significant five-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Pilbara iron ore operations.

OzAurum Resources has reported promising assay results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling at Mulgabbie North, confirming consistent shallow high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting a near-term, low-cost heap leach development strategy.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.

IPD Group Limited has agreed to acquire Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million upfront, enhancing its position in the mining sector and delivering an 11.5% accretion to FY25 earnings per share.

RocketDNA has secured approximately A$1 million in new orders from major mining clients, expanding its autonomous drone deployments and software services across Australia and Africa.