Latest Mining Leases News

Brightstar Resources has enhanced its leadership team with seasoned mining executives and is advancing its Sandstone project, targeting a resource upgrade in early 2026 as it pursues a +200,000-ounce annual gold production goal.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Mangaroon Gold and Critical Metals projects, setting the stage for upcoming assay results and diamond drilling programs. The company is also advancing exploration at its Illaara Gold Project with Metzke’s Find drilling commencing soon.

Forrestania Resources has retracted its previous reference to a third-party Mineral Resource Estimate for the Hyden Project, clarifying it has yet to complete its own JORC-compliant assessment. Meanwhile, the company highlights strong growth across its Western Australian gold portfolio and strategic acquisitions.

Petratherm Limited has initiated an extensive resource drilling program at its Rosewood Titanium Project, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource over a 40km area. Concurrent environmental baseline studies are also underway to support future mining applications.

Golden Cross Resources Ltd (GCR) reports steady progress on its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project and maintains a diversified exploration portfolio across Australia, despite ongoing ASX suspension. The company is actively preparing for mining lease applications and seeking investment partners to unlock project value.

Metal Bank Limited is advancing its Western Australia gold strategy with significant resource development at Livingstone and a binding agreement to acquire Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets, while also progressing critical minerals projects in Queensland and Saudi Arabia.

Chariot Corporation has secured a controlling stake in a major Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into the Africa-China lithium corridor, supported by a A$1.6 million capital raise and enhanced working capital facility.

OzAurum Resources reports strong drilling results at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project and regains full control of its Feasibility Study, positioning the company for accelerated development amid record gold prices.

Alice Queen Limited has reported significant progress at its Viani Fiji Project, extending high-grade gold mineralisation over a 5km strike. The company also registered a mining lease application for its Horn Island Project and raised $1 million via convertible notes to fund ongoing exploration.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

Vertex Minerals has commenced underground ore production at its Reward Gold Mine in New South Wales, processing high-grade ore through a gravity-only plant with strong recoveries. The company also advanced its A$11 million capital raising, positioning itself for steady growth into 2026.

Tartana Minerals reports a significant new gold resource estimate at Cardross alongside robust copper sulphate sales and strategic board changes, positioning itself as a rising copper-gold producer in Far North Queensland.