Latest Mining Operations News

Ballard Mining Limited is set to raise $25-$30 million through an IPO to advance the Mt Ida Gold Project, boasting a 1.1 million ounce resource and significant exploration upside. The move follows a strategic demerger from Delta Lithium, positioning Ballard as a focused gold developer with an experienced leadership team.

High-Tech Metals has completed its acquisition of the Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects, gaining a substantial landholding and a combined resource of 187,000 ounces of gold. The company is set to launch an extensive drilling campaign and has partnered with SSH Mining to process historic stockpiles.

Manuka Resources has announced a comprehensive 10-year mine plan to produce 13.2 million ounces of silver plus gold credits from its Wonawinta and Mt Boppy projects, leveraging existing infrastructure and an upgraded processing plant.

Askari Metals has reported partial uptake in its recent entitlement offer for new options, raising about half of the targeted funds, with plans underway to complete the shortfall. The move supports ongoing exploration projects in lithium and uranium.

OzAurum Resources has reported significant new drilling results that extend gold mineralisation by 600 metres at its Mulgabbie North project, confirming high-grade zones and unveiling fresh exploration targets.

Orbminco Limited has initiated geophysical surveys at its Bronze Fox Copper-Gold Project in Mongolia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling program in Q3 2025 focused on high-grade copper-gold zones.

Mineral Commodities Ltd has confirmed an extension to the completion deadline for the sale of its Skaland Graphite Project, now set for no later than June 9, 2025, with financial penalties if delayed further.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Primero Group has landed a $157 million contract from Rio Tinto to deliver critical infrastructure at Hope Downs in Western Australia, extending their longstanding partnership.

Rumble Resources updates its Western Queen Gold Project with a revised open pit mine plan that increases capital needs, explores underground mining, and eyes a new tungsten revenue stream.

Meeka Metals is on track to commission its upgraded processing plant at the Murchison Gold Project by June 2025, aiming for first gold production shortly thereafter. The company has also expanded its workforce accommodations and advanced underground mine preparations.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a pivotal three-year contract with Glencore to supply up to 50% of feedstock for its upcoming Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, marking a major step in advancing Australia's critical minerals ambitions.

Javelin Minerals’ maiden drilling at the Eureka Gold Project reveals significant high-grade gold mineralisation outside the existing resource, setting the stage for near-term mining and resource expansion.