Latest Mining Operations News

Variscan Mines announces the resignation of CEO Stewart Dickson and the appointment of Tom Kent as executive director, signaling a strategic shift following the San Jose Mine Restart Study.

Boab Metals has received the crucial regulatory green light for its Sorby Hills project, clearing the way for full-scale mining operations and first concentrate production targeted in late 2027.

Alkane Resources has locked in a $110 million revolving credit facility alongside a $40 million contingent instrument facility, enhancing liquidity and banking ties to support its mining operations and growth projects.

Greatland Resources has released a Mineral Resource Estimate for its O’Callaghans deposit, confirming it as one of the world’s largest high-grade tungsten resources, enriched with copper, zinc, and lead.

Unity Metals has reported promising high-grade gold intersections from initial drilling at its Ngot Gold Project, with assays confirming mineralisation similar to the nearby Okvau Mine. The ongoing 8,000m drilling program is progressing well, with further results eagerly awaited.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

Ardiden Limited’s initial drill results at the Astoria deposit confirm a robust high-grade gold system, underpinning the potential for significant resource expansion along its Rouyn Gold Project corridor in Québec.

EV Resources has begun refurbishing its Tecomatlán Processing Plant in Mexico, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to near-term antimony production amid tightening global supply. The company aims to leverage this low-cost, staged approach to secure a first mover advantage in the critical minerals market.

Paterson Resources has reported impressive shallow gold intercepts at its Grace Gold-Copper Project, setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade and the next phase of drilling.

Javelin Minerals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Eureka Gold Project in WA, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation and capitalise on a newly expanded mining lease. The company is poised for near-term production under a joint venture with MEGA Resources.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has confirmed the presence of valuable rare earth minerals Monazite and Xenotime at its Radium Hill Project, signalling new potential beyond historic uranium mining.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 560 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack plant and is on track to begin mining at Podosky in April, advancing multiple projects in Queensland.