Latest Mining Operations News

Golden Horse Minerals has reported further high-grade gold assay results and a northern strike extension at its Hopes Hill project, reinforcing the potential for a significant resource. Planned deeper drilling and geophysical surveys aim to unlock more of this south-plunging gold system.

Australian Pacific Coal Limited has been served a statutory demand for over A$1 million by M Resources Trading Pty Ltd, linked to a previously announced management fee. The company is reviewing the claim while continuing operations at its Dartbrook mine.

Brightstar Resources has launched its second phase of drilling at the Yunndaga deposit, aiming to expand and refine its gold resource as part of a fast-tracked development plan at the Menzies Hub.

G50 Corp has confirmed a significant new precious metals discovery at its Golconda Project in Arizona, revealing extensive gold, silver, and zinc mineralization from its latest drilling program. The results also highlight notable gallium mineralization, underscoring the project's strategic value.

Caravel Minerals has initiated the engineering tendering process for its Caravel Copper Project, aiming to award contracts from August 2025. This follows a simplified plant design and a $15 million loan facility, positioning the project for streamlined development.

Miramar Resources has initiated reverse circulation drilling at the 8 Mile target within its Gidji JV Project, aiming to explore northern extensions of the adjacent 8-Mile Dam gold deposit. Supported by a drill-for-equity deal, this campaign could redefine the gold potential near Kalgoorlie.

Belararox Limited is set to begin drilling four priority copper targets in its Kalahari Copper Project this August, following extensive geological and geophysical surveys. The move marks a significant step forward in exploring a highly prospective region of the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Argent Minerals has confirmed extensive high-grade gold mineralisation over a 4.7km strike at its Trunkey Creek Gold Project in NSW, revealing a newly discovered southern extension with bonanza grades up to 216 g/t Au. The company plans a maiden drilling campaign to test these promising targets.

Iltani Resources has reported updated diamond drilling results confirming high-grade silver-indium mineralisation at its Orient West project, setting the stage for a JORC-compliant resource estimate by July 2025.

Challenger Gold advances its Hualilan Gold Project with final metallurgical testwork underway, confirming heap leach processing can economically recover low-grade gold previously deemed waste. This development promises to expand the project’s scale and improve its economics ahead of the full-scale Pre-Feasibility Study.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has released a comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, showcasing robust economics, low-cost production, and a clear path to production by 2028. The study highlights the project's resilience across price cycles and its strategic positioning in the global rare earth supply chain.

BPM Minerals has agreed to sell its Claw Gold Project to Capricorn Metals for $1.5 million upfront, with potential milestone payments doubling the deal value. This transaction strengthens BPM’s cash position to fund exploration at its promising Forelands Gold Project near Kalgoorlie.