Latest Mining Strategy News

Ark Mines has awarded a contract for a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Sandy Mitchell project, aiming to significantly expand its rare earth mineral resource ahead of a key feasibility study.

Santana Minerals has released an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, showcasing robust economics with a 13.8-year mine life and strong production profile. The study highlights significant capital efficiency improvements and a refined mining strategy.

Ardea Resources has completed its infill drilling at the Highway nickel-cobalt deposit, delivering thick, high-grade intercepts that bolster the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s development prospects. These results underpin an updated resource estimate and support a front-loaded production profile.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has reported strong gold assay results from its recent drilling at the Golden Crown Prospect, confirming and extending high-grade mineralisation near surface. These findings bolster the project’s potential for near-term, low-impact mining operations.

Ark Mines has launched a detailed metallurgical improvement program at its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth and Heavy Minerals project, aiming to refine processing techniques and expand its resource base. The work supports a Pre-Feasibility Study due early next year.

Lotus Resources has begun cold commissioning at its Kayelekera uranium project, targeting a Q3 2025 production restart while adopting an owner-operator mining model to reduce costs and enhance control.

Pilbara Minerals Limited has announced a significant 2025 Mineral Resource update for its Pilgangoora Operation, increasing contained lithium oxide by 23% to 5.7 million tonnes and reinforcing its status as a global lithium powerhouse.

Challenger Gold Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Toll Milling Project outlines a robust three-year operation delivering 450,000 tonnes of gold-silver ore to Austral Gold’s Casposo plant, with strong economics and low upfront capital.

New Murchison Gold Limited has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts from shallow drilling at its Crown Prince Gold Project, suggesting a richer and thicker caprock resource than previously estimated.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) advances its integrated vanadium flow battery strategy targeting commercial energy storage solutions by 2026, alongside key project and executive developments.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.

Siren Gold has submitted a Mining Permit application for its Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand, supported by a robust Scoping Study and plans for infill drilling to upgrade resource confidence. Exploration momentum continues at its Langdon’s and Queen Charlotte projects, positioning the company for a transition from exploration to development.