Latest Mining Sector News

Waratah Minerals expanded its Spur Gold Project drilling with 12 rigs, confirming extensive high-grade gold zones and consolidating the district through strategic acquisitions. A $48 million capital raise underpins ongoing exploration.

Asara Resources secured a A$60 million placement to fund an intensified drilling campaign at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea, reporting significant high-grade gold intercepts and key leadership appointments to drive its growth strategy.

Volt Group has delivered a record $5.1 million in half year revenue receipts for HY26, more than doubling prior year results, driven by strong contributions from its 4D Delta acquisition and solid performances across Wescone and EcoQuip.

Advanced Braking Technology (ASX: ABV) posted a record $6.2 million in product sales for Q4 FY26, lifting full-year revenue 22.7% to $23.5 million. The company’s autonomous BRAKEiQ system advanced key milestones as international engagement expanded.

A major Zenith Minerals shareholder has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel contesting Forrestania Resources’ recommended takeover bid, citing undisclosed material developments and questionable share acquisitions that may have distorted the market for control.

De.mem Limited posted its second highest quarterly cash receipts of approximately $9.6 million for June 2026, marking 29 consecutive quarters of growth and positive operating cash flow of $424k. The company’s strong half-year performance is underpinned by recurring revenues, a robust Western Australian business, and record results from its German subsidiary.

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.

Duratec has landed approximately $70 million in contracts spanning energy, marine, and mining sectors, notably winning a construction management role at Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub.

Alfabs Australia has locked in a 12-month hire agreement for its Continuous Miner CM04 with a Queensland mining client, adding around $2.5 million in annualised revenue and boosting fleet utilisation.

Zeus Resources (ASX:ZEU) is set to acquire the Diaguili copper-gold project in Mauritania for US$2 million, backed by a fully funded $2 million placement. The shallow historical drilling shows promising copper grades, with mineralisation open at depth and along strike.

Mitchell Services reported a robust FY26 with EBITDA up 67% and a net cash position of $3.5 million, driven by a shift towards gold projects and rising rig activity.

Eagle Mountain Mining and Nittetsu Mining have signed a non-binding MOU to jointly explore new mineral project opportunities in Australia and North America, building on their existing Oracle Ridge joint venture.