Latest Mining Leases News

St Barbara has secured A$100 million to fast-track its Simberi Sulphides project, aiming to bring forward production by up to five months, even as Q2 gold output fell short of expectations due to operational challenges.

Brightstar Resources has consolidated its position as a rising gold producer with key acquisitions expanding its resource base beyond 3 million ounces and the commencement of ore haulage under a new processing agreement. The company’s December quarter report outlines a robust production growth strategy supported by a $30 million capital raise and ongoing exploration success.

Summit Minerals reports significant progress at its Equador Niobium and Tantalum Project, highlighted by strong assay results and permit submissions, while temporarily suspending drilling at its newly launched Barra Lithium Project due to mechanical setbacks.

Atlantic Lithium has cleared critical regulatory hurdles for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, securing key permits and raising A$10 million to advance construction plans. The company also updated its feldspar resource estimate, underscoring the project's growing commercial potential.

Warriedar Resources has nearly doubled its gold resource at the Ricciardo Project to 947.5 koz and uncovered promising antimony mineralisation, backed by strong metallurgical test results and a recent A$9.55 million capital raise.

Dome Gold Mines reports steady progress on its Sigatoka industrial sand and magnetite project alongside securing a key government contract for emergency river desilting in Fiji. Exploration results also highlight promising copper and gold anomalies at its Nadroga tenement.

Firebird Metals Limited has secured preliminary design approval for its battery-grade manganese sulphate plant in China and forged a strategic partnership to develop LMFP cathode materials, marking significant progress in its EV battery ambitions.

Besra Gold Inc. reports a robust cash position of A$23.2 million, supporting the expanded Jugan Bankable Feasibility Study that now includes a hybrid open-pit and underground mining approach. The renewal of the Jugan mining lease remains pending but progress continues with key metallurgical and geotechnical work underway.

Tribune Resources Ltd delivered a robust December 2024 quarter with increased gold production and a strong net cash inflow, underpinned by ongoing exploration and operational advancements.

Centaurus Metals reports significant progress in its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, delivering a high-grade nickel concentrate and advancing mine optimisation, while also making strides in copper and iron ore projects in Brazil.

Great Boulder Resources has reported robust exploration results at its Side Well Gold Project, uncovering significant high-grade gold mineralisation and confirming excellent metallurgical recoveries. The company is advancing towards resource growth and mining approvals while progressing the divestment of its Whiteheads project.

Magnetite Mines Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Razorback Iron Ore Project, securing a $7 million funding facility and progressing strategic partnerships with JFE Shoji Australia. The company is also preparing to submit its Mining Lease Proposal to the South Australian Government amid a streamlined board and cost-cutting measures.