Latest Mining Infrastructure News

Copper Search Limited has entered an exclusive option and joint venture agreement to earn up to 75% in the Byrock Project, a highly prospective copper-gold exploration asset in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value through large-scale discovery.

Cygnus Metals has secured conditional approval for up to C$1.3 million from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to support key pre-construction milestones at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, marking a significant step towards feasibility and infrastructure development.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding scheme to acquire IDM International, securing the world-class Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. This merger positions Blackstone as a significant player in critical energy transition metals with promising exploration upside.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) is progressing its lithium conversion facility in Ontario, with pilot testing underway and a pre-feasibility study due in April 2025. The project aims to establish Ontario's first vertically integrated lithium concentrates and chemicals business, leveraging a strategic partnership with EcoPro.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports compelling new copper anomalies at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, highlighting potential porphyry mineralisation and plans for expanded soil sampling and drilling.

Canyon Resources has gained government approval for its Inland Rail Facility location in Cameroon, advancing the Minim Martap Bauxite Project with new land allocation and infrastructure plans.

Philsaga Mining Corporation has announced a delay in the completion of its Tigerway decline at the Co-O Mine, citing COVID-19 disruptions and a significant earthquake as key factors. The company is now focusing on horizontal drives to improve ore transport and ventilation, with full decline completion expected by year-end 2025.

Variscan Mines has announced a transformative update to its Novales-Udías Project, tripling its zinc-lead Mineral Resource Estimate and raising over $2 million to advance development. Drilling is underway with a Mine Re-Start Study on track for mid-2025.

MetalsTech Limited has secured a $5 million working capital facility and engaged Mining One to complete a Pre-Feasibility Study for its Sturec Gold Mine in Slovakia, following an updated Scoping Study that reveals strong project economics.

Felix Gold Limited is advancing plans for near-term antimony production at its historic Scrafford Mine in Alaska, backed by a recent $4.8 million capital raise and strategic positioning amid critical mineral shortages in the U.S.

Hot Chili Limited has confirmed a significant copper-gold porphyry discovery at its La Verde project in Chile, delivering impressive drill results and expanding exploration efforts. Meanwhile, the company progresses its Costa Fuego pre-feasibility study and prepares to leverage AI technology to accelerate discovery.

EVZ Limited has issued earnings guidance for the first half of FY2025, forecasting revenue between $53 million and $55 million and EBITDA ranging from $2.4 million to $2.6 million based on preliminary figures.