Latest Mining Lease News

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

Coda Minerals has transformed its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project with a simplified flowsheet that significantly enhances recoveries and economics, supported by a $12.33 million capital raise. Drilling is underway as the company advances its pre-feasibility study.

St Barbara Limited reports steady progress on its Simberi Expansion Project in Papua New Guinea and Atlantic Gold Projects in Canada, despite production challenges and pending regulatory decisions. A recent A$58 million capital raise strengthens its financial position for growth.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, alongside successful testwork and a 12-month option extension.

Forrestania Resources has rapidly expanded its gold portfolio across Western Australia, boosting its resource base from 24koz to over 593koz in just 14 weeks, backed by a strategic $8.61 million capital raise.

Auric Mining reports a positive operating cash flow for Q3 2025 and a new ore processing agreement, but faces a critical short-term funding gap.

Ark Mines secured a $4.5 million strategic investment from QIC to fast-track its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth Project, achieving key drilling and environmental milestones that pave the way for production by late 2027.

Alligator Energy has commenced construction of its pivotal Samphire Field Recovery Trial, marking a significant shift from exploration to development. The company also bolstered its leadership team to support this growth phase and reported promising exploration results at its Big Lake Uranium Project.

Dreadnought Resources has upgraded its scoping study for the Star of Mangaroon gold project, increasing the initial production target by 24% to approximately 24,700 ounces at 8.3 g/t gold, while halving the maximum cash drawdown to $5.4 million.

Loyal Metals has intersected an extensive 132.5-meter zone of massive sulphides in its first drill hole at the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, marking a significant milestone in exploration after two decades. This discovery highlights promising copper-gold mineralisation close to the open pit, with follow-up drilling underway.

Miramar Resources advances its exploration portfolio with a new joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining and promising drilling results at key projects in Western Australia.

Elevra Lithium has completed a transformative merger and maintained robust production at its North American Lithium operation, while unveiling a compelling expansion plan that could boost output by 55% and slash costs.