Latest Mining Operations News

29Metals reported a mixed June quarter with lower copper but higher zinc production at Golden Grove, steady safety metrics, and ongoing development progress including Xantho Extended mining restart and Gossan Valley first ore on track. Capricorn Copper's restart hinges on regulatory approval and a definitive feasibility study due by year-end.

Orezone Gold delivered a solid Q2 2026 as a multi-mine producer with Bomboré mining ahead of schedule and Casa Berardi advancing underground development despite a wildfire-induced pause. The company reaffirmed its 2026 production guidance amid operational challenges.

GoldArc Resources reports strong grade control drilling results from the Mt Stirling Well and Mt Stirling gold deposits, underpinning updated mining models and advancing preparations for regulatory approval ahead of mining.

Aureka Limited has secured a three-year, project-agnostic toll milling agreement with the Wedderburn Gold Processing Mill, positioning its Comstock Gold & Silver Project for early production and exploring processing options for its flagship Irvine Gold Project.

Star Minerals has begun mining at its Tumblegum South Gold Project with high-grade gold intercepts confirmed, while also expanding its footprint by securing a large new exploration project near Merredin in Western Australia.

Black Bear Minerals' re-assay of historic drill core at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas reveals significantly higher silver grades and new polymetallic mineralisation, underpinning plans to expand the resource and advance mine restart studies.

Polymetals Resources accelerated production and revenue growth in the June quarter, underpinned by high-grade drilling results that suggest a smaller historic collapse and expanded resource potential at the Endeavor Mine.

Kingfisher Mining has reported strong copper-gold assay results from its recent RC drilling at the Copper Blow IOCG prospect near Broken Hill, confirming wide, high-grade zones and extending mineralisation towards major faults. These results advance the project closer to a maiden resource estimate, supported by a processing deal with Broken Hill Mines.

West African Resources has hit significant high-grade gold zones below the M5 South underground Ore Reserve at Sanbrado, with drilling results suggesting substantial Ore Reserve growth potential. The company plans to integrate these findings into its 2027 resource update and production outlook.

New Murchison Gold Limited has delivered strong drilling results at its Cloudkicker deposit, revealing higher-grade and more continuous gold mineralisation than previously estimated. Mining has commenced, with Cloudkicker expected to contribute around 20,000 ounces of gold over the next 12-18 months.

Charger Metals has completed the unconditional sale of its Bynoe Lithium Project to Core Lithium’s subsidiary for $3.75 million upfront, with further payments tied to resource milestones and a capped royalty. The deal frees capital for Charger’s Lake Johnston lithium exploration and development plans.

Manuka Resources has lifted the Wonawinta Silver Mine's Ore Reserve by 28%, underpinning its imminent restart of silver and gold production with upgraded plant facilities and contracted mining operations.