Latest Mining Leases News

Dreadnought Resources has lodged a mining lease application for its high-grade Metzke’s Find gold deposit, marking a key step towards production within the Illaara Gold Project. Drilling to expand and upgrade the resource is set to begin imminently.

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced mining at its Neta Gold Prospect in WA, with ore processing agreements in place and first cashflow anticipated by early 2026. The company also outlines ambitious exploration plans for its broader portfolio.

High-Tech Metals has increased its ownership in the Mt Eureka Gold Project to 75%, consolidating its position in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields and setting the stage for expanded exploration and resource growth.

Clara Resources is set to begin a critical drilling program at its Ashford coking coal project in early 2026, aiming to enhance resource confidence and support a Preliminary Feasibility Study that will refine the project's economic outlook.

Metals Australia has launched a 12-hole drilling campaign to delineate and extend its promising Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite discovery in Western Australia, aiming to unlock further value from this critical minerals project.

PC Gold has entered a $1 million Drill for Equity agreement with DDH1 to advance diamond drilling at its Spring Hill Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and push towards production milestones.

Forrestania Resources has completed its acquisition of North Iron Cap Pty Ltd, adding a JORC-compliant gold resource of over 100,000 ounces to its portfolio. The move strengthens its position in Western Australia’s prolific gold mining regions.

Horizon Gold Limited has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Gum Creek Gold Project, revealing an 8% increase in gold ounces and a notable 26% rise in average grade. This upgrade underscores the project's growing potential in Western Australia's Murchison region.

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.

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.