Latest Mining Project Development News

Tempest Minerals has identified a substantial new iron target, the Halo Prospect, near its Remorse magnetite deposit at Yalgoo. Historic samples show iron grades up to 62%, with promising magnetite and haematite mineralisation.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for up to US$903 million in Brazilian government funding to advance its Colossus Rare Earth Project, while delivering Brazil’s first locally sourced rare earth oxides and posting robust Pre-Feasibility Study results.

Avenira Limited has advanced its Wonarah Phosphate Project with Northern Territory Government approval of its Mine Management Plan and secured $7.57 million through a placement to Hebang, while deferring operational start to optimize costs.

Celsius Resources has launched an updated feasibility study and front-end engineering design for its flagship MCB Copper-Gold Project, backed by a $76.4 million bridge loan from the Philippine sovereign wealth fund. The company also raised A$1.7 million in equity and progressed environmental and social initiatives across its portfolio.

Lotus Resources is on track to restart uranium production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi by Q3 2025, backed by binding offtake contracts covering nearly 4 million pounds of uranium and a robust cash position.

Berkeley Energia advances critical minerals exploration with promising lithium and rubidium findings at its Conchas Project, while escalating a $1 billion arbitration against Spain over uranium project permitting. Political shifts in Spain’s nuclear policy add a new dimension to the company’s strategic outlook.

Meeka Metals has successfully poured first gold at its Murchison Gold Project, marking a key milestone achieved within nine months of construction start. The company is accelerating both open pit and underground mining operations, supported by expanded capital expenditure and strong drilling results.

Diatreme Resources has formalised a negotiation framework with the Gulaal People, setting the stage for collaborative development of its Northern Silica Project while prioritising cultural heritage and community benefits.

Kalamazoo Resources retains 100% ownership of its 1.44 million ounce Ashburton Gold Project and fast-tracks a scoping study amid soaring Australian gold prices. The company aims to unlock significant value from the Mt Olympus Deposit with a targeted study completion in Q4 2025.

Moab Minerals is progressing its Manyoni uranium project with a planned JORC-compliant resource estimate and is nearing completion of a key tenement acquisition, while securing fresh funding to support ongoing exploration.

Peninsula Energy has completed a major reset of its uranium offtake contracts, terminating five of six agreements with a $6.6 million payout, while advancing commissioning of its Central Processing Plant toward first yellowcake production in Q3 2025.

Sovereign Metals’ latest testwork confirms Kasiya graphite’s premium quality amid sweeping US tariffs on Chinese imports, spotlighting its potential as a strategic non-Chinese supply source for battery manufacturers.