Latest Mining Operations News

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a significant five-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Pilbara iron ore operations.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

DPM Metals has once again met its gold production guidance for 2025, marking eleven consecutive years of hitting targets, while preparing for a significant ramp-up at its Vareš operation.

M3 Mining has completed a comprehensive review of its Edjudina Gold Project, revealing promising new gold targets at Yilgangie and Capitan prospects. The company is advancing heritage agreements and preparing for follow-up drilling to explore these highly prospective zones.

Brightstar Resources has reported high-grade drilling results and a 6% increase in mineral resources at its Lord Byron gold deposit, underpinning an upcoming feasibility study update.

Magnetic Resources NL reports promising diamond drilling results at its Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit, indicating potential to expand the current 1.94 million ounce resource with significant underground extensions.

Everest Metals Corporation has officially commenced mining operations at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project in Western Australia, backed by a fully funded agreement with MEGA Resources. Ore extraction is underway with processing set to begin in March 2026, positioning the company for near-term cash flow.

Impact Minerals reports significant advances in membrane technology integration and potash by-product recovery at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing a promising new large-scale potash opportunity.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining set to start in February 2026 and first shipments targeted for late June, underpinned by key operational milestones and strategic partnerships.