Latest Mining Jurisdiction News

Australasian Metals has locked in a three-month exclusive option to acquire majority stakes in two promising lithium projects in Côte d'Ivoire, marking a strategic move into West Africa's emerging critical minerals scene.

Vault Minerals has reported a 9% increase in its 2026 Ore Reserves to 3.9 million ounces of gold, driven by notable gains at its Leonora and Deflector operations, underpinning a robust production outlook through FY29.

Sun Silver continues to reveal extensive silver and antimony mineralisation at its Nevada Maverick Silver Project, with drill hole MV0004 hitting 89 metres at 70g/t silver equivalent and substantial antimony intervals above the current resource.

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

West Coast Silver has raised $6 million through an oversubscribed placement, enhancing its capacity to advance exploration and development at the high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project.

Nimy Resources reports metallurgical tests achieving 84% gallium and up to 95% rare earth extraction at its Mons Project Block 3, underpinning proprietary processing technology and feeding into a scoping study.

Mammoth Minerals has intersected a fresh high-grade gold zone over 700 metres from its historic Buster Gold Mine in Nevada, expanding the Excelsior Project's mineral footprint. Concurrent surface sampling at the Blue Dick Prospect confirms extensive silver and gold mineralisation, underpinning a robust drilling campaign across multiple targets.

Black Bear Minerals (ASX: BKB) has raised $12.5 million through a placement at a 16% discount to fund underground drilling and resource validation at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, signaling strong institutional support for advancing mine restart plans.

West Cobar Metals is broadening its scandium exploration at Salazar by adding the Benriach Prospect to its Q4 2026 air-core drilling program, aiming to tap near-surface scandium enrichment and higher-grade zones within its existing resource.

Sentinel Metals has completed its acquisition of the Big Springs Gold Project in Nevada, adding over 1 million ounces to its North American gold resource base and positioning itself as a significant player in Tier-1 US mining jurisdictions.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has completed a $12.85 million capital raise to fund an aggressive Phase 2 drilling campaign at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, supported by strong institutional backing.

Adavale Resources has wrapped up its 85-hole drill program at London-Victoria with strong assay results confirming broad and high-grade gold mineralisation beyond the existing resource boundary. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate is expected in Q3 2026, setting the stage for a scoping study.