Latest Mining Lease News

Barton Gold has increased its Phase 2 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project, with interim assays pointing to extensions and higher-grade zones that could boost resource size and project economics.

Valiant Gold’s maiden drilling at South Emu-Triton confirms significant gold mineralisation extending approximately 400 metres below the existing resource, highlighting potential for near-term resource growth and advancing mine planning.

Aurelia Metals has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for its New Occidental Tailings Retreatment Project, declaring a maiden Ore Reserve and outlining strong economics and a clear path to production at its Peak Operation in NSW.

Encounter Resources is aggressively advancing its Aileron niobium project in Western Australia with a comprehensive 70,000-metre drilling campaign and a Mining Lease application, underpinning its push toward development.

Great Southern Mining (ASX: GSN) is embarking on its largest drilling campaign to date at its Western Australian gold projects, aiming to extend mineralisation at Golden Boulder, Amy Clarke, and Mon Ami. Recent diamond drilling has revealed deeper gold potential, underpinning the aggressive program.

Minerals 260 has kicked off early construction at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project, aiming for plant construction in early 2027 and first gold output by late 2028. Key initiatives include a $59.1 million village contract, water infrastructure development, and extensive grade control drilling.

Ballard Mining has unveiled a new high-grade gold discovery at its Pluto prospect near Baldock, alongside extensions at Ayla, Neptune, and Golden Vale deposits, reinforcing its resource growth strategy at Mt Ida.

Leeuwin Metals has inked a non-binding MOU with Bain Global Resources and MEGA Resources to explore development, funding, and operational pathways for its 342,300oz Marda Gold Project in WA.

Javelin Minerals has locked in a $1.5 million strategic placement to mining executive David Geraghty at a 9.5% premium to its last share price, boosting exploration funding for key WA gold projects.

Waratah Minerals reveals substantial high-grade gold extensions at its Spur Gold Project, with drilling extending mineralisation up to 160m and confirming a district-scale system.

PC Gold has acquired the former Territory Iron accommodation camp near its Spring Hill Gold Project for A$770,000, gaining 64 rooms and full utilities. The move cuts capital costs and development time, supporting exploration and mine development.

Forrestania Resources has boosted its Lady Lyla gold deposit resource to 41,700 ounces at a higher grade, unveiling a maiden Indicated category that now constitutes the majority of the resource. The update follows a substantial drilling campaign and sets the stage for further development work at the Forrestania Gold Hub in Western Australia.