Latest Mining Leases News

Arika Resources has agreed to acquire the remaining 20% stake in its flagship Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating full ownership and positioning itself for accelerated exploration in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated an 8,000m drilling campaign at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and deliver a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2026. This move sets the stage for restarting the Central Gawler Mill and advancing multiple regional assets.

Alicanto Minerals has won shareholder approval to acquire the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, unlocking a 915,000oz gold resource and appointing Jeff Sansom as CEO to spearhead growth.

Riversgold Limited has reported robust gold mineralisation from the final 16 drillholes of its 2025 campaign at the Northern Zone near Kalgoorlie, confirming expansion of the shallow oxide gold footprint. The company is set to commence its 2026 drilling program to further extend the resource.

Forrestania Resources has secured 100% ownership of the Mt Palmer project and adjacent tenements, consolidating its position in Western Australia's Southern Cross and Mt Dimer gold hubs. The acquisition, settled through a substantial share issuance to Newcam Minerals, paves the way for accelerated development towards gold production.

PC Gold has unveiled a remarkable high-grade gold intercept at its Spring Hill project, hitting 25 metres at 36.83 grams per tonne gold in a newly identified Macau Link Zone that connects the Macau and Hong Kong lodes.

Scorpion Minerals has taken a significant step forward with a binding option to acquire the Old Prospect gold tenements and forged strategic partnerships to advance its gold and lithium projects in Western Australia.

RareX Limited has secured a pivotal mining lease for its Cummins Range Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, confirming some of the highest-grade gallium mineralisation in the country. The company also advances metallurgical testing and forges strategic US partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals development.

Audalia Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve for its Medcalf Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project, supported by a robust January 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update that highlights strong economic returns and a 9-year mine life.

Panther Metals has advanced its Burtville East Gold Project with a robust scoping study and secured $817,000 in funding to support further drilling and a strategic review of its nickel-cobalt assets.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

Quantum Graphite has extended its Uley 2 Project mining leases for 21 years, underpinning long-term development plans while showcasing its innovative TES Graphite Cells technology at a major energy conference. Financing discussions are progressing to potentially integrate downstream processing, signalling a pivotal phase for the company.