Latest Mining Operations News

Black Bear Minerals has boosted its Independence Project resource in Nevada to 2.2 million ounces gold equivalent, including a standout 1Moz high-grade skarn at 6.3g/t gold, achieved at a mineral growth cost of just AU$4.71 per ounce.

Critical Resources has launched a systematic field exploration program at the Corona Pegmatite Field, aiming to expand its lithium resource pipeline within the Mavis Lake Project in Ontario, Canada.

Avira Resources has secured a two-year extension for its Mt Cattlin Gold Project tenure and is set to launch a 4,500-metre RC drilling campaign targeting a maiden resource estimate by year-end.

Aguia Resources has addressed all regulatory queries for its Tres Estradas phosphate mine operating licence, with final approval expected soon. The project remains on track for mid-May operational readiness, while its Pampafos fertiliser offers a significant cost edge amid supply shortages in Southern Brazil.

Estrella Resources has completed a Category B market appraisal at its Ira Miri manganese project, confirming a 27,371 tonne stockpile including nearly 5,000 tonnes of high-grade manganese. Exploration upside remains significant with open mineralisation and upcoming geophysical surveys.

Manuka Resources updates its Mt Boppy exploration with low-grade gold findings and structural insights, while resource drilling at Pipeline Ridge progresses, supporting a near-term production restart.

Zenith Minerals has completed the acquisition of a critical mining lease at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, enabling control of the entire ~6km mineralised corridor and setting up a targeted drilling campaign to test a high-potential untested strike segment.

Nova Minerals has completed its largest-ever winter freight mobilization to Alaska’s Estelle Project, positioning the company to kickstart near-term antimony production under a US Department of War award.

Dateline Resources has delivered a comprehensive Bankable Feasibility Study for its Colosseum Gold Project in California, outlining a technically straightforward restart with strong financial metrics and a 10.4-year mine life producing 573,000 ounces of gold.

High-Tech Metals has completed 700m of a planned 5,000m RC drilling program at Mt Fisher, aiming to expand its current gold resource by targeting high-grade shoots and extensions. Assay results for the first four holes are expected soon, following operational delays resolved by a contractor change.

Pantoro Gold has identified a substantial high-grade gold zone at its Racetrack Target, adjacent to the OK Underground Mine, promising to boost production capacity at Norseman.

Santana Minerals has corrected its timeline for settling the purchase of 3,680 hectares for its Bendigo-Ophir Project, extending the deadline to the earlier of mid-2030 or 12 months after mining consents are granted.