Latest Mining Operations News

Lefroy Exploration has advanced its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit project through robust near-surface drilling results, a new toll milling agreement, and a $2.5 million funding facility, setting the stage for mining operations in early 2026.

Rand Mining Ltd and its joint venture partners have completed over 10,600 metres of drilling at the East Kundana Joint Venture, confirming continuity of mineralisation and identifying high-grade gold zones that underpin upcoming resource updates.

MetalsTech Limited has raised A$3.3 million through strategic placements to fund the advancement of its Sturec Gold Mine Pre-Feasibility Study, which shows strong economic potential with a US$768 million NPV. The company is progressing metallurgical testing and ore sorting technology to enhance project value.

Genesis Resources has completed its acquisition of full ownership of the Plavica project in North Macedonia and is advancing environmental studies while preparing for drilling campaigns in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Saturn Metals has reported a robust June quarter highlighted by significant drilling success and exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Apollo Hill, lifting its gold resource to 2.24 million ounces. These developments set the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve later this year.

Gullewa Limited reports significant progress in its mining and property ventures, including a major drilling campaign and lot sales, setting the stage for an updated resource estimate.

Accent Resources has initiated a Pre-Feasibility Study for its Magnetite Range Iron Ore Project, while maintaining steady gold resources at Norseman and reporting a strong cash position of $13 million.

Narryer Metals progresses metallurgical work at its Rocky Gully critical minerals project while extending titanium-rich mineralisation at Rosewood West in South Australia.

Liontown Resources capped its first year at Kathleen Valley with over 300,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced and a record $23 million in operating cash flow, despite a challenging lithium price environment. The company is on track to complete open pit mining by year-end and fully transition to underground operations by Q3 FY26.

VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

Perenti Limited’s underground mining subsidiary Barminco has been hit with a $46 million legal claim from MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd related to a completed contract at the Dugald River Mine. Barminco denies liability and plans to vigorously defend the case while pursuing a counterclaim.

Cavalier Resources progresses its Crawford Gold Project with key milestones including an $11 million stream finance negotiation with Raptor Capital and the appointment of Colin Bald as General Manager of Operations.