Latest Mining Operations News

Meeka Metals has successfully poured first gold at its Murchison Gold Project, marking a key milestone achieved within nine months of construction start. The company is accelerating both open pit and underground mining operations, supported by expanded capital expenditure and strong drilling results.

Lefroy Exploration has advanced its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit project through robust near-surface drilling results, a new toll milling agreement, and a $2.5 million funding facility, setting the stage for mining operations in early 2026.

Pilbara Minerals delivered a standout June quarter with record spodumene production and robust financials, beating FY25 guidance and setting ambitious targets for FY26 amid ongoing market challenges.

Rand Mining Ltd and its joint venture partners have completed over 10,600 metres of drilling at the East Kundana Joint Venture, confirming continuity of mineralisation and identifying high-grade gold zones that underpin upcoming resource updates.

MetalsTech Limited has raised A$3.3 million through strategic placements to fund the advancement of its Sturec Gold Mine Pre-Feasibility Study, which shows strong economic potential with a US$768 million NPV. The company is progressing metallurgical testing and ore sorting technology to enhance project value.

Genesis Resources has completed its acquisition of full ownership of the Plavica project in North Macedonia and is advancing environmental studies while preparing for drilling campaigns in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Saturn Metals has reported a robust June quarter highlighted by significant drilling success and exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Apollo Hill, lifting its gold resource to 2.24 million ounces. These developments set the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve later this year.

Gullewa Limited reports significant progress in its mining and property ventures, including a major drilling campaign and lot sales, setting the stage for an updated resource estimate.

Accent Resources has initiated a Pre-Feasibility Study for its Magnetite Range Iron Ore Project, while maintaining steady gold resources at Norseman and reporting a strong cash position of $13 million.

Narryer Metals progresses metallurgical work at its Rocky Gully critical minerals project while extending titanium-rich mineralisation at Rosewood West in South Australia.

VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

Perenti Limited’s underground mining subsidiary Barminco has been hit with a $46 million legal claim from MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd related to a completed contract at the Dugald River Mine. Barminco denies liability and plans to vigorously defend the case while pursuing a counterclaim.