Latest Mining Lease News

Great Boulder Resources has completed its acquisition of the Peak Hill Gold Project, adding a 481,000-ounce resource and setting a course for near-term production. Concurrently, drilling at its Side Well project continues to expand a million-ounce resource, supported by a strong cash position and strategic partnerships.

Aeris Resources has lifted its Group Mineral Resources by 24% and Ore Reserves by 50% to 61Mt and 21Mt respectively, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and exploration success across its portfolio.

Barton Gold has delivered another batch of strong assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project, reinforcing the economic potential of Area 223 and advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study towards a Q1 2027 finish.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) finalises its acquisition of Australian Kaolin, securing a 47Mt kaolin resource and mining approval for a 250,000 tonne per annum operation. The company progresses kaolin beneficiation in China, explores high purity quartz projects, and advances gold targets at Koolyanobbing, supported by a $1.33m cash position.

Miramar Resources has doubled its gold Exploration Target at the Gidji JV near Kalgoorlie and completed its first drilling program at Chain Pool in over 60 years, while finalising the sale of Randalls Project and securing government grants to fund ongoing exploration.

Lodestar Minerals’ latest assays from a 12,000m drilling campaign at Ned’s Creek confirm robust high-grade gold mineralisation, supporting its 250,000-300,000 ounce Exploration Target and setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate later this year.

Tungsten Mining has locked in a robust economic case for its Watershed project with a pre-tax NPV of A$1.31 billion and IRR near 200%, while launching its largest-ever drilling campaign at Mt Mulgine to underpin long-term growth.

High-Tech Metals has completed a major drilling program at Mt Fisher with promising early assays and delivered exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Wagtail, progressing both projects toward near-term production.

Everest Metals is set to begin toll processing at its Mt Dimer Gold Project in September 2026, backed by strong mining progress and promising high-grade drill results.

Rand Mining’s cash balance fell to $2.086 million in June quarter as gold sales dipped and operating cash flow turned negative, pressured by higher production and development expenses.

Leeuwin Metals has expanded its Marda Gold Project resource to 378,600 ounces, boosting Indicated ounces by 41% and Evanston ounces by 22%. The upgrade sets the stage for development studies and ongoing exploration.

Saturn Metals has locked in $100 million from a two-tranche placement, anchored by major shareholders including Golden Crane, to push its Apollo Hill Gold Project towards production. A $5 million Share Purchase Plan will offer further participation to existing investors.