Latest Mining Operations News

Greatland Resources delivered solid gold and copper production in the March 2026 quarter, boosting cash reserves to $1.208 billion and maintaining debt-free status. The company expects FY26 production to meet or slightly exceed guidance.

Meeka Metals’ March quarter gold production declined due to heavy rainfall impacting mining access, while processing throughput improved significantly. The company expects stable throughput in the near term and increased output as underground ore contributes more.

Vita Resources NL has temporarily halted its maiden drilling program at the Ninnis Gold Project due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle, completing 850 of 1,200 planned auger holes. The company expects drilling to resume later in April, pending weather and ground conditions, with assay results forthcoming.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has provided an update on ongoing debt restructuring negotiations for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, highlighting operational disruptions and additional working capital support from Yansteel. Uncertainty remains over the successful amendment of senior loan facilities.

St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) has announced exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including the thickest intercept to date of 178.7m at 4.34% TREO and 0.75% Nb2O5 from surface. These results reinforce Araxá's status as a world-class undeveloped resource with potential for dual revenue streams from rare earths and niobium.

Latitude 66 Limited has lodged Exploration Permit applications for its KSB Project in northern Finland following a recent amendment to the Finnish Mining Act. The permits, expected in Q2 2026, will secure tenure for the project and enable further development and exploration activities.

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) has awarded a $50 million surface mining contract to NRW Pty Ltd to restart open pit mining at the Grants deposit within its Finniss Lithium Operation, targeting ore production from May 2026 and spodumene concentrate shipments by December.

Robex Resources Inc. has released its Q1 2026 production update, with Kiniero Gold Mine in Guinea producing 39,367 ounces of gold following commercial production commencement in February. The company’s cash and bullion holdings rose to US$255 million.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.

Wildcat Resources Limited (ASX: WC8) has announced a 300m northerly extension of spodumene mineralisation at its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in Western Australia, expanding the known footprint to over 2.3km northwest and up to 800m northeast. Metallurgical drilling has intercepted spodumene in all holes, with further drilling and metallurgical testing planned.

Grange Resources has released its 2025 Annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement for its Savage River operation, reporting only minor declines due to mining depletion and ongoing refinement of underground plans.