Latest Mining Operations News

Pacgold's latest drilling at the Vertigo deposit uncovers strong shallow oxide gold mineralisation, accelerating plans to restart mining at White Dam. An updated resource estimate is due early Q3 2026.

Valiant Gold has successfully re-entered the Comet Underground Mine, uncovering better-than-expected conditions that could accelerate the mine's restart timeline. The company is progressing engineering and site works targeting 304,000 ounces from its 3.77Mt resource.

Yancoal's June quarter saw a 20% jump in attributable saleable coal production to 10.8 million tonnes, supported by rising realised coal prices and operational improvements. The company advances its strategic growth with the pending acquisition of an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine, while planning to close Ashton mine by early 2028.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (ASX:REZ) has formalised a joint venture with Rembrandt Mining to commence gold production at its Maranoa deposit, with Rembrandt funding all capital expenditure and REZ retaining full ownership and legal operator status.

Minbos Resources has secured A$4 million in a discounted placement to fund key milestones at its Cabinda Phosphate Project, including mining commencement and plant construction progress.

Aurelia Metals (ASX: AMI) exceeded its FY26 gold production guidance, delivering 50.4koz of gold and reporting its highest quarterly operating cash flow since 2018. The company also secured a new $150 million financing facility, bolstering liquidity as it advances key growth projects.

St Barbara Limited reported an 8% increase in gold production for Q4 FY26, with attributable output from New Simberi Gold beating previous guidance. The company maintains a robust balance sheet with A$509 million in cash, bullion, and listed investments, while remaining debt-free.

Clean TeQ Water has secured a polymer supply and technology licence agreement with Broken Hill Mines for the Rasp Mine, establishing its first long-term recurring revenue stream from ATA® technology.

Cyprium Metals is on the cusp of restarting copper cathode production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting the September quarter 2026 for first output as key infrastructure nears completion. Meanwhile, the company advances growth strategies including a potential SXEW plant capacity expansion and exploration of oxide ores.

Beacon Minerals delivered steady gold output of 5,241 ounces in Q2 2026 at its Jaurdi Gold Project, alongside a fully franked cash dividend and a significant in-specie distribution of Forrestania Resources shares to shareholders.

Black Cat Syndicate has revealed two new high-grade gold discoveries at its Paulsens Gold Operation, Lynx and Regulus, which highlight untapped structural zones and underpin a more expansive gold system with strong production and resource growth potential.

Lotus Resources has completed key acid plant repairs at its Kayelekera uranium mine, targeting production restart in early August 2026 and steady-state output by late year. The company also formalised a binding commitment with Mercuria for a US$30 million prepayment facility amid ongoing funding negotiations.