Latest Mining Operations News

Ballard Mining Limited has launched a A$50 million placement to fund extensive drilling and early works at its fully permitted Baldock gold project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden ore reserve and a final investment decision in 2026.

Star Minerals has received mining approval for its Tumblegum South Gold Project and commenced grade control drilling, setting the stage for production in early 2026 amid rising gold prices.

Emerald Resources has announced a 27% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Memot Gold Project in Cambodia, now totaling 1.7 million ounces of gold, with full permitting in place to begin development this year.

Aurelia Metals reports a strong December quarter with production ramp-ups ahead of schedule at Federation Mine and robust progress across its Peak and Great Cobar projects, underpinning solid cash flow and a healthy balance sheet.

Aurelia Metals has delivered robust metal production and cash flow in Q2 FY26, reaffirming its full-year guidance while advancing key growth projects on schedule.

American West Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Storm Copper Project resource, boosting contained copper by 20% and silver by 36%, with a Pre-feasibility Study due in Q1 2026.

Advance Metals has discovered a new shallow, high-grade gold vein structure near the historic Happy Valley Deposit in Victoria, with drill results confirming visible gold and assays up to 66.7g/t Au.

PC Gold Limited has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections and extensive visible gold in its latest drilling campaign at the Spring Hill Gold Project, signalling strong potential for resource upgrade and expansion.

Bayan Mining reports significantly enhanced rare earth element grades from follow-up surface sampling at its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for drilling approval and further exploration.

Wia Gold advances its Kokoseb Gold Project with a Definitive Feasibility Study on track for completion in late 2026, supported by strong drilling results and strategic divestment of Côte d’Ivoire assets. Leadership changes signal a new phase for the company.

29Metals delivered a robust December quarter at its Golden Grove mine with strong copper and zinc production, while Capricorn Copper remains suspended pending critical regulatory approvals. The company is progressing key growth projects and board changes as it navigates liquidity and operational challenges.

29Metals reported a strong December quarter with increased copper and zinc production at Golden Grove, cost efficiencies, and steady progress on key projects, while Capricorn Copper remains suspended pending regulatory approvals.