Latest Mining Operations News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

St George Mining has won preferential tax treatment from the Minas Gerais government, cutting development costs for its flagship Araxá Project in Brazil. This support bolsters the company’s ambitions to establish a world-class niobium and rare earths operation.

Capstone 510 Copper Georgia Corp. has resolved the Mantoverde mine strike in Chile by ratifying a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, aiming to restore full production safely and efficiently.

Cobre Limited has secured A$60 million to acquire a majority stake in the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile, positioning itself as a significant copper producer with strong expansion potential.

Paladin Energy reported a 16% increase in uranium production and a significant rise in sales volumes for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a successful equity raise and debt restructuring that enhance its financial flexibility.

Carnaby Resources has reported significant shallow, high-grade copper and gold drill results at its Trek 1 prospect, reinforcing the potential for an open pit development within the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Paulsens Gold Operation reveals significant high-grade gold intercepts outside current resource limits, prompting plans to accelerate exploration with a second rig.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, securing $1.605 million through a substantial share and option issuance. The company now awaits shareholder approval for the second tranche, which involves director participation.

DPM Metals has reported record financial results for 2025, driven by strong free cash flow and earnings, while advancing key projects and maintaining a low-cost production profile. The company’s three-year outlook highlights significant production growth and disciplined capital management.

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.