Latest Mining Operations News

Waratah Minerals has raised $8.4 million through a share placement to accelerate drilling at its Spur Gold-Copper Project, targeting promising gold and copper mineralisation in the Lachlan Fold Belt.

South32 has announced a planned CEO transition with Matthew Daley joining as Deputy CEO in February 2026 and succeeding Graham Kerr later that year, marking a new chapter for the mining giant.

Star Minerals has appointed ResourcesWA to manage the mine approval process for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting a clear path to commence mining by Q1 2026 amid strong gold prices.

Marmota Limited is fast-tracking its Gawler Gold project following a surge in gold prices and promising metallurgical test results, positioning the company for quicker production and revenue.

Sabre Resources has completed the sale of its Ninghan Gold Project to Capricorn Metals, receiving $1.85 million in initial consideration plus ongoing royalties and milestone payments.

Black Dragon Gold Corp. reported a Q1 2025 net loss of CAD 377,262 while advancing its Salave Gold Project in Spain, navigating permitting challenges and legal disputes over land re-zoning. The company also progressed exploration and asset sales in Australia, maintaining a cautious outlook on financing.

Forrestania Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts up to 26g/t Au from its phase 2 drilling at the Ada Ann prospect, extending the mineralisation footprint and confirming strong potential for mining.

Tempest Minerals Limited has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $1.47 million, aimed at funding exploration at its Yalgoo iron ore project and other assets. The offer includes free-attaching options and carries a potential dilution of up to 33% for non-participating shareholders.

Tempest Minerals has announced its inaugural inferred resource estimate for the Remorse Magnetite Iron Deposit at the Yalgoo Project, marking a key step towards development with 63.5 million tonnes at 30.6% iron grade.

Brightstar Resources reports compelling gold assay results from Sandstone and Laverton, confirming resource growth potential and accelerating drilling plans across key Western Australian projects.

Minerals 260 Limited has secured an option agreement for 26 tenements near its Bullabulling Gold Project, expanding its regional footprint to approximately 570 square kilometres and reinforcing its exploration ambitions in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Prospech Limited reports promising metallurgical test results from its Korsnäs Rare Earth Element resource, highlighting apatite as the dominant and well-liberated mineral. The company is fast-tracking bench-scale concentrate production and hydrometallurgical extraction to advance resource development.