Latest Mining Operations News

BHP has reported a robust 10% increase in copper production for the half year ended December 2024, driven by record output at Escondida and strong performances across key assets. Despite a weather-related setback in South Australia, the company remains on track to meet FY25 guidance while advancing major growth projects and sustainability initiatives.

Hillgrove Resources delivered a robust December quarter with record development and copper production, underpinned by exceptional drilling results at Nugent. The company projects increased output and improved cost efficiency for 2025.

Terrain Minerals has commenced reverse circulation drilling at its Lort River Project in Western Australia, targeting high-priority Vtem bedrock sulphide conductors that mirror the geology of IGO's Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper mine. Results are expected in early March 2025.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL’s bulk sampling program at the Golden Crown Prospect has yielded 122.4 ounces of gold doré, reinforcing the site’s ultra-high-grade gold mineralisation and underpinning plans for future mining development.

Ora Banda Mining reports a robust December quarter, boosting cash reserves to $57.8 million and advancing underground operations at Riverina and Sand King towards a 150koz production target in FY26.

Meeka Metals reports continued high-grade gold intersections at its Turnberry site within the Murchison Gold Project, reinforcing strong production prospects as mining is set to begin in March 2025.

Magnetic Resources has significantly increased the gold resource estimate at its Lady Julie Gold Project to 1.75 million ounces, advancing plans for concurrent underground mining and an expanded processing plant.

Sipa Resources has inked agreements to acquire four advanced gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, positioning itself for a significant exploration boost. The $2.2 million deal, coupled with a $1.75 million capital raise, signals a strategic pivot towards expanding its resource base.

Beacon Minerals Limited has reported a strong December quarter at its Jaurdi Gold Project, producing 6,861 ounces of gold-exceeding guidance and setting the stage for further growth in 2025.

Horizon Minerals has poured its first gold bar from the Boorara Gold Project, initiating production under a key ore sale agreement and setting the stage for a sustainable gold pipeline.

Nordic Resources has secured three additional exploration licences at its Pulju nickel-copper-cobalt project in Finland, expanding its granted tenure to 46 square kilometres and consolidating 12 kilometres of continuous strike within a key mineralised formation. This strategic move enhances the company’s potential to develop a significant European critical metals resource.

Peninsula Energy has resumed uranium production at its Lance Project in Wyoming, capturing 1,100 pounds of uranium in late December 2024, while securing key regulatory approvals to expand mining operations.