Latest Mining Leases News

Nelson Resources has expanded its footprint at the Gold Point Project with new high-grade gold-silver veins and prepared for maiden drilling, while unlocking significant development potential at Yarri through mining lease grants and a $10 million funding deal.

Riversgold has kicked off a focused nine-day diamond drilling campaign at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie to gather essential rock strength data for pit design, as it nears a key mining lease grant and development partnership with MEGA Resources.

Carnavale Resources has secured a key mining lease and reported robust high-grade gold drilling results at Kookynie, keeping its Bankable Feasibility Study on track for early Q3 2026 delivery.

Forrestania Resources has reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at British Hill, Mt Palmer, and Johnson Range projects in Western Australia, underscoring its methodical exploration approach and potential resource growth.

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.