Latest Mining Operations News

Elevate Uranium has shipped its U-pgrade pilot plant to Namibia for commissioning and continues to expand uranium mineralisation at its Namib IV prospect. The company also moves to divest its Oobagooma project, sharpening its strategic focus.

VRX Silica Limited has secured critical environmental and mining approvals for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project, alongside binding offtake contracts with major Asian customers, setting the stage for production by late 2026.

Estrella Resources has kicked off its maiden drilling campaign at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, aiming to define a resource exceeding 500 million tonnes. The program is progressing ahead of schedule and under budget, backed by strong local support.

Nickel Industries reported a robust Q3 2025 with a 20% rise in RKEF EBITDA and a successful US$800 million debt refinancing, despite operational challenges at its Hengjaya Mine. The company also marked zero lost time injuries and advanced key projects toward production.

Bathurst Resources reported a Q1 FY26 EBITDA of NZD 5.2 million, maintaining full-year guidance and progressing major development projects in New Zealand and Canada.

Javelin Minerals has identified significant new gold and copper exploration targets at its Coogee Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a drilling campaign in early 2026.

Accelerate Resources has secured a major earn-in agreement for the Balagundi Gold Project near Kalgoorlie and reported promising maiden drilling results at Kanowna East, while strategically divesting its Comet Gold Project stake.

Auris Minerals advances its exploration efforts in Western Australia's Bryah Basin with a $3.2 million strategic placement, aiming to expand its geological team and accelerate copper, gold, and rare earth project identification.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Liontown Resources delivered a robust September quarter with a significant ramp-up in underground mining at Kathleen Valley, alongside a fortified cash position and strategic contract amendments.

Peel Mining has secured $21.25 million through a placement and share purchase plan, while appointing a new leadership team to drive a strategic pivot focused on unlocking value from its copper and polymetallic assets in the Cobar Basin.

Astral Resources has strengthened its leadership and advisory teams to drive the Mandilla Gold Project towards production, targeting first gold output by the end of 2027. The company has also engaged GR Engineering Services for critical feasibility work and appointed Taylor Collison to assist with debt financing.