Latest Mining Leases News

Breakthrough Minerals has announced a focused drilling campaign at its Barbara Copper-Gold Project in Queensland, aiming to expand its substantial copper-gold resource within the broader Queensland Copper-Gold Project portfolio.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $3.92 million to fund exploration across its South Australian tenements and advance the Razorback Iron Ore Project, recently awarded Major Project Status.

Maronan Metals has been granted a Mineral Development Licence for its Maronan Silver Project, marking a pivotal step toward mine readiness and enabling underground resource expansion.

PC Gold has extended the Main Zone strike at its Spring Hill Gold Project by 80 metres south, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation within the existing open pit footprint. This discovery could significantly enhance the project’s resource base and economics as drilling continues.

West Coast Silver is set to commence a 4,000m Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, aiming to expand high-grade silver mineralisation and deliver a maiden resource estimate by late 2026.

BMG Resources has kicked off a significant 10,000-metre drilling campaign at its Abercromby Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to grow and upgrade its existing 518,000-ounce gold resource. This move supports an upcoming scoping study and advances the project towards near-term production.

Riversgold Limited has been granted a strategic tenement adjacent to its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, setting the stage for imminent drilling and development alongside MEGA Resources.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has swung from a $22.6 million loss in 2024 to an $11.9 million profit in 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and acquisitions. The company is now poised to accelerate copper production with a major capital raise and new mining leases.

Freehill Mining Limited has secured options to acquire a portfolio of promising copper-gold projects in Chile, including a JORC-compliant resource at Blanco y Negro and extensive exploration potential at Joshua and Samuel. The deal features low upfront payments and milestone-based future costs, aligning with Freehill’s growth strategy supported by its cash-generating aggregates business.

Lunnon Metals reports a significant 49% increase in gold ounces at its Lady Herial deposit, now hosting 54,200 ounces, with mining operations underway and strong economic prospects supported by a binding Ore Purchase Agreement.

High-Tech Metals Ltd is set to expand its Mt Fisher gold resource following an independent geological review that highlights multiple high-grade extensions beyond current estimates. A targeted drilling campaign will soon commence to unlock this potential.