Latest Mining Sector News

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced that its Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF (ASX – MNRS) will distribute 100% of its estimated annual payout as a return of capital for the financial year ending June 2025. This unusual distribution structure raises important considerations for investors regarding tax treatment and fund valuation.

MetalsTech Limited has initiated detailed metallurgical testing to underpin an expanded mine plan for its flagship Sturec Gold Project in Slovakia, with the Pre-Feasibility Study on track for completion in late Q3 2025.

Strickland Metals has ramped up exploration at its Rogozna Project in Serbia by deploying an eighth diamond drill rig focused on expanding a promising high-grade gold zone within the Shanac Deposit. The company’s strong cash position and recent strategic investment underpin its aggressive growth strategy.

Black Cat Syndicate has inked a binding agreement to purchase up to 125,000 tonnes of ore from Auric Mining, aiming to boost gold production at its Lakewood facility starting September 2025.

Traka Resources disputes Alamako Resources’ notice to terminate their partnership on the Didi Gold Project in Guinea, signaling a brewing legal standoff. The company insists it has acted in good faith and is exploring its options.

Australian Mines Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following a significant announcement about a capital raising and a potential acquisition, signaling renewed investor interest.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX following an arbitration loss against Golden Plains Resources, signaling a period of uncertainty as the company assesses the impact.

New World Resources Limited has agreed to a Takeovers Panel undertaking restricting share issuance to Central Asia Metals PLC pending regulatory proceedings. This move follows an application by Kinterra Capital and could influence the company’s capital raising plans.

Kingston Resources has fulfilled all regulatory conditions to complete the $95 million sale of its Misima Gold Project to Ok Tedi Mining, unlocking an immediate $50 million payment.

Prospech Limited has secured a 500 kg bulk sample from the historic Korsnäs rare earth element stockpile in Finland, initiating metallurgical test work in Finland and Australia to unlock strategic REEs. These exploratory tests aim to establish a viable processing flowsheet for neodymium, praseodymium, and samarium extraction.

Anax Metals has mutually withdrawn its arbitration against a cornerstone investor over exclusive marketing rights, keeping its convertible notes valid and avoiding immediate financial disruption.

AIC Mines has exceeded its FY25 production guidance at the Eloise Copper Mine, delivering 12,863 tonnes of copper and 5,955 ounces of gold in concentrate, surpassing its targets. This marks the second consecutive year and eighth straight quarter of meeting or beating production goals.