Latest Mining Operations News

Group 6 Metals Limited has reported a striking turnaround with a $25.6 million revenue haul and a return to profit, driven by soaring tungsten prices and operational gains at its Dolphin Tungsten Project. The company is now gearing up for underground mining to sustain growth.

Kuniko Limited’s initial diamond drilling at the Commonwealth-Silica Hill Project has intersected significant massive sulphide mineralisation, confirming down-plunge continuity and prompting an accelerated Phase II drilling campaign backed by fresh funding.

Ore Resources has initiated a 1,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Forrest prospect, aiming to deepen geological insights and expand gold resources within its Coolgardie Gold Project. This follows a successful reverse circulation drilling phase and sets the stage for a comprehensive 30,000-metre exploration campaign across 2026.

GoldArc Resources has kicked off a comprehensive 34,000-metre grade control drilling campaign at its Mt Stirling gold deposit, aiming to sharpen resource estimates and pave the way for mining operations.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved a six-year extension for the Dartbrook underground coal mine, pushing its operational horizon to 2033 despite ongoing financial administration challenges.

MRG Metals has confirmed significant rare earth and critical mineral concentrations in shallow alluvial deposits at its Adriano Project in Mozambique, highlighting promising district-scale potential and a low-cost development pathway.

AusQuest Limited reports strong assay results from its Cangallo project in Peru, revealing a large, continuous copper-gold mineralised system with promising high-grade intervals and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

Manuka Resources has locked in a US$30 million senior secured loan facility with Nebari to refinance debt and fund production at its Wonawinta and Canbelego mines, positioning itself to capitalise on the current precious metals cycle.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

New Age Exploration appoints seasoned geologist Kirby Johnson as CEO and acquires the promising Wallah Silver Project in NSW, complementing positive drilling results at its Wagyu Gold Project in Pilbara.

Riversgold Limited has been granted a strategic tenement adjacent to its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, setting the stage for imminent drilling and development alongside MEGA Resources.

AJ Lucas Group Limited has swung to a $38.9 million half-year profit, buoyed by a significant UK settlement and improved Australian drilling operations despite revenue pressures.