Latest Mining Leases News

St Barbara Limited has expanded its Nova Scotia exploration portfolio with 44 new targets near its 15-Mile Processing Hub, aiming to extend the mine life beyond 11 years. The company has acquired 174 exploration licences and plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026.

St Barbara Limited reports solid progress on key transactions with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, aiming to complete deals and trigger a Final Investment Decision for the New Simberi Gold Project by the end of March 2026.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

Tartana Minerals secures $4.5 million to ramp up exploration at its Nightflower Silver-Lead-Zinc-Antimony project and appoints a new director to bolster governance.

Miramar Resources has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire the underexplored South Ashburton gold, copper, and antimony project in Western Australia’s Ashburton Basin, adding a promising asset to its Gascoyne portfolio.

Carnavale Resources has been granted the crucial mining lease for its Kookynie Gold Project, paving the way for a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026 alongside ongoing feasibility studies and drilling campaigns.

Kairos Minerals has received the final $10 million payment from Pilbara Minerals under a key tenement sale, lifting its cash reserves to $35 million and setting the stage for expanded exploration and feasibility studies at the Mt York Gold Project.

Aeris Resources has reported promising high-grade gold intersections from initial drilling at its Golden Plateau deposit, signaling potential to extend the Cracow mine's life significantly.

Ore Resources has acquired an additional mining lease within its Miriam Gold Project, consolidating tenure over the promising Canyon prospect. The company plans an extensive 30,000m drilling program in 2026 to further explore this fertile gold system.

Greenwing Resources updates its strategy for the Que River Project, combining a renewed mining push with an innovative plan to develop digital infrastructure on site.

Great Divide Mining has raised $2.5 million through a share placement to fund development at its Challenger Gold Mine and progress other key projects.

Tungsten Mining NL has launched a Project Economic Evaluation to explore accelerated development of its Watershed Project, leveraging existing approvals to potentially fast-track production in a tightening tungsten market.