Latest Mining Leases News

New Frontier Minerals has identified 46 priority exploration targets rich in heavy rare earth elements at its Harts Range Project and formalized a strategic alliance to process copper ore from its Big One Deposit, marking significant progress in its multi-commodity portfolio.

RTG Mining has locked in a US$30 million financing facility with Glencore to fund the initial stage of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, while advancing exploration and development at its Chanach and Panguna projects.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

Far Northern Resources has secured approval for a major drilling program at Bridge Creek and submitted a renewal for its Empire mining lease, maintaining a robust cash position after modest exploration spending in Q1 2025.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

Magnetite Mines has submitted a key Mining Lease Proposal for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and is progressing strategic funding agreements, including a $7 million convertible note facility. The company also filed a provisional patent for a novel saline water processing method, underscoring its technical innovation in green iron production.

Platina Resources has completed diamond drilling at its Xanadu Deeps gold target and is gearing up for further aircore drilling at Challa and Beete projects, maintaining a strong cash position of A$11.77 million.

Sunshine Metals has launched a targeted reverse circulation drilling program at Liontown to upgrade shallow oxide gold and silver resources and advance metallurgical studies, aiming to fast-track development amid strong gold prices.

Hillgrove Resources reported a robust March quarter with a 12% increase in copper production and a 92% rise in mine operating cash flow, underpinned by a successful $18 million capital raise to accelerate growth at Kanmantoo.

Venus Metals Corporation has initiated a targeted RC drilling program at its Sandstone Bellchambers Gold Project aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The company is also advancing mining lease applications and negotiating potential sales agreements to position the project for future development.

Delta Lithium has announced a substantial 46% increase in the gold resource at its Mt Ida Project, now exceeding 1.1 million ounces, alongside plans to spin off its gold assets into a new ASX-listed entity, Ballard Mining.

Odyssey Gold has initiated a Technical Study to explore mining and processing strategies for its Tuckanarra Project, leveraging a new partnership with Monument Murchison Ltd to potentially process ore at the nearby Burnakura Mill.