Latest Mining Operations News

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

Copper Search Limited has entered an exclusive option and joint venture agreement to earn up to 75% in the Byrock Project, a highly prospective copper-gold exploration asset in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value through large-scale discovery.

Askari Metals has announced a significant 28% upgrade to the gold resource at its 100%-owned Burracoppin Gold Project in Western Australia, now containing 82,700 ounces of gold. The company highlights strong exploration potential and ongoing investor interest amid record gold prices.

Burgundy Diamond Mines showcased its vertically integrated diamond business and Ekati mine acquisition at the Bell Potter Unearthed Natural Resources Conference, outlining a robust 2025 operational and financial outlook despite market headwinds.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has completed bulk sampling at its Golden Crown Prospect, recovering 218 ounces of gold doré from high-grade material and generating over AUD$835,000 in revenue. The company is now advancing resource estimations and planning future mining strategies.

Southern Hemisphere Mining's 2024 drilling campaign at Llahuin in Chile reveals promising copper-gold grades and extends the Cerro-Ferro system strike, setting the stage for deeper exploration in 2025.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant depth extensions at its Tunkillia Project's 223 Deposit, with new drilling intersecting broad mineralisation below the previously modelled pit floor. This discovery supports an expanded resource estimate and ongoing optimisation studies.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

Tivan has initiated its first diamond drilling program at the high-grade lead-silver Aileron target in the Northern Territory, following a key land access agreement. This marks a pivotal step in assessing a promising polymetallic deposit within the Sandover AI Project.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports outstanding assay results from its Tiros Central Project in Brazil, revealing high-grade titanium dioxide and rare earth elements that underscore the project's global significance.

Strata Minerals has initiated on-ground exploration at its Biranup Gold Project in Western Australia, focusing on high-priority targets like Black Dragon and Red Dragon following a strategic review. The project’s proximity to the Tropicana Gold Mine adds strategic significance to these early-stage efforts.

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.