Latest Mining Lease News

Far Northern Resources has confirmed significant extensions to its Bridge Creek gold resource following Phase 2 drilling, revealing new mineralisation zones and setting a structured five-step plan for 2026 development.

Geopacific Resources has advanced its Woodlark Gold Project with the Definitive Feasibility Study close to finalisation, underpinned by a $40 million equity raise and promising exploration drilling results. The company is positioning for a development decision in 2026 amid key permit approvals and strategic partnerships.

Gullewa Limited progresses with Hunter Valley property construction, submits a critical mining lease extension for South Darlot, and boosts its Central Iron Ore stake through a rights issue.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a strong March quarter with a 29% ore grade increase and a 52% jump in silver output, driven by ramp-up at Rasp Mine and advancing Pinnacles development. Operational cashflow rose 45% to A$2.4m amid cost reductions and a strategic partnership with Kingfisher Mining.

Tartana Minerals has raised $4.5 million to accelerate drilling and boost copper sulphate production, underpinning its extensive critical metals portfolio in Far North Queensland.

Barton Gold has launched a ~3,000m diamond drilling campaign at its Tunkillia project, aiming to upgrade resources and support a Mining Lease application by the end of 2026. The project builds on a strong May 2025 study projecting robust returns amid rising gold and silver prices.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Iron Road Ltd faces headwinds in securing partners for its Central Eyre Iron Project amid market and energy volatility, delays drilling at Mulgathing due to flooding, but reports promising heavy mineral sands results and evolving land option dynamics at Cape Hardy.

Yandal Resources has commissioned a new exploration camp enabling a large-scale drilling campaign at its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project. Recent results confirm a continuous mineralised system at Arrakis and high-grade gold at New England Granite, underpinning an ambitious 30,000m program for H1 2026.

Elevra Lithium delivered a strong March 2026 quarter with record revenues, operational improvements at North American Lithium, and progress on multiple growth fronts, supported by a robust cash position.

Global Lithium Resources has locked in a strategic A$7.32 million equity placement and a US$75 million offtake prepayment from Chinese battery materials giant Jiangsu Lopal Tech, accelerating development of its flagship Manna Lithium Project in Western Australia.

WA Gold’s scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project outlines a staged mining plan with modest A$8 million upfront capital, targeting 114,000 ounces from mostly Indicated Resources and projecting A$270 million pre-tax cashflow.