Latest Mining Project Development News

Lefroy Exploration’s latest drilling at Mt Martin has unearthed multiple high-grade gold intersections outside the current resource, underscoring significant expansion potential ahead of a September scoping study.

Global Lithium Resources has secured the Mining Development and Closure Proposal approval for its Manna Lithium Project, paving the way for early works and infrastructure development ahead of a planned Final Investment Decision in late 2026.

Anson Resources has secured 1,175 acres of mineral rights from Utah’s FFSL, boosting its Green River Lithium Project and setting the stage for a resource upgrade and feasibility study.

Black Bear Minerals’ latest scoping study for its Independence Gold Project in Nevada outlines a low-capital open-pit heap-leach operation with a post-tax NPV of around A$511 million and a rapid 1.4-year payback, based on a portion of the near-surface epithermal resource.

Anson Resources and JordProxa have successfully completed the first phase of non-thermal downstream processing test work, advancing the Green River Lithium Project closer to commercial production.

Boab Metals has secured key contracts and financing milestones, accelerating the Sorby Hills Silver Lead Project with first production slated for H2 2027.

Patagonia Lithium (ASX:PL3) reported solid progress in its June quarter, hitting key milestones in drilling, pump testing, and resource modelling at its Argentine lithium brine projects, supported by a strong cash position following recent capital raises.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

Aurora Energy Metals progresses the Aurora Uranium Project with a major drill program imminent under Eagle Nuclear Energy, while broadening its Western Australian footprint with new exploration licences at Mukinbudin.

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) exceeded its FY26 production and cost guidance, delivering 329koz of gold at a $2,179/oz AISC and bolstering cash to $1.29 billion. The company advanced key growth projects at Havieron and Telfer, including a major reserve upgrade and promising drilling results at Pinnacles.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.

Vault Minerals delivered on FY26 gold production guidance with strong quarterly output and cash flow, while progressing key projects and announcing a merger with Genesis Minerals to form a top 20 global gold producer.