Latest Mining Lease News

AuKing Mining has agreed to acquire 100% of Orion Resources, gaining full ownership of the Cloncurry Gold Project, a move that positions the company for near-term production and significant exploration upside.

Sultan Resources announces the acquisition of three promising mineral projects spanning gold and critical minerals in Namibia and Western Australia, bolstering its portfolio in tier-1 jurisdictions. The deal includes a substantial inferred rubidium-lithium resource and promising nickel-copper-PGE targets.

Metal Bank Limited has completed due diligence on Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets and is set to commence drilling at the Seven Leaders prospect, marking a key step in its Western Australian gold expansion strategy.

Alligator Energy strengthens its executive team with key appointments as it shifts from exploration to uranium production, closing its Brisbane office and centralising operations in Adelaide.

Ballymore Resources reports standout high-grade gold, silver, and copper results from its latest drilling at the Dittmer Gold Project, reinforcing confidence in the Duffer Lode’s continuity and prompting plans to extend underground exploration.

Magnetic Resources NL has secured all necessary mining leases for its Lady Julie Gold Project, marking a critical step towards production. Supported by a robust feasibility study and a recent resource upgrade, the project is now development-ready.

St Barbara Limited advances negotiations with Papua New Guinea authorities on the Simberi Mining Lease extension, while awaiting revised tax reassessments that could unlock project expansion.

Solstice Minerals is set to commence a maiden 5,000m drilling program at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to significantly expand its current mineral resource. The initial phase targets lateral and depth extensions of a substantial copper-gold system with promising geological indicators.

Zeotech Limited has locked in a binding five-year offtake agreement with MSI, granting exclusive marketing rights for its kaolin products across key Asian markets. This deal, valued at approximately AUD 204 million, sets the stage for early cash flow generation and advancement of its low-carbon concrete additive project.

Hammer Metals has reported promising high-grade gold assays from its Bronzewing South Project near the historic Bronzewing Mine, signalling potential for a significant new gold discovery in Western Australia.

St Barbara Limited reveals strategic progress on its Simberi Sulphide Expansion and Atlantic Projects, underpinning a robust production outlook and advancing key regulatory approvals.

Benz Mining Corp reported a CAD 3.58 million net loss for Q1 2025, driven by ramped-up exploration at its newly acquired Western Australian gold projects. The company bolstered its cash position with a CAD 27 million private placement post-period, aiming to fuel further resource growth.