Latest Mining Technology News

Firebird Metals has advanced its manganese-rich battery materials strategy with new Chinese patents, a significant kiln sales interest, and a A$6 million capital raise, alongside key leadership changes.

Dundas Minerals advances its gold exploration with AI-driven targeting at the vast Gerry Well Greenstone Belt, appoints new Managing Director Jonathan Downes, and secures $1.12 million in fresh funding.

RocketDNA Ltd reported a 13% revenue increase in Q3 2025, driven by a surge in autonomous drone operations and new multi-million dollar contracts across Australia and Africa. The company’s expanding footprint in Tier-1 mining clients highlights growing adoption of AI-powered drone technology in open-pit mining.

Dundas Minerals has leveraged advanced AI technology to identify multiple high-priority gold targets beneath shallow cover in its Gerry Well Greenstone Belt tenements, signaling a promising new chapter in its exploration journey.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has partnered with Homerun Resources to explore innovative, environmentally friendly rare earth element separation technology using ultra-pure silica sand and graphite. This collaboration could reshape processing methods for Magnum’s Brazilian REE projects.

Elevate Uranium has shipped its U-pgrade pilot plant to Namibia for commissioning and continues to expand uranium mineralisation at its Namib IV prospect. The company also moves to divest its Oobagooma project, sharpening its strategic focus.

RocketDNA Ltd has landed additional contracts worth approximately $1 million with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance to operate six dual SurveyBot units through mid-2026, reinforcing its foothold in mining tech.

EnviroCopper has landed a $3.5 million strategic investment to accelerate feasibility studies on its innovative ISR copper projects in South Australia, enhancing Alligator Energy’s stake and spotlighting environmentally responsible mining.

Tartana Minerals has announced a maiden inferred gold resource of over 500,000 ounces at its Cardross project, pushing its combined gold resources with Mountain Maid beyond 1 million ounces. The company is exploring processing upgrades to unlock further value from copper and silver credits.

Codan Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant revenue and profit growth, bolstered by a key U.S. acquisition and a robust outlook for FY26 driven by defense spending and gold market strength.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding term sheet with LAT66 Limited to apply its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent technology to cobalt-rich concentrates from Finland’s Kuusamo projects, marking a strategic step beyond battery recycling into primary mineral processing.

XRF Scientific has reported a robust September quarter with a 16% increase in revenue, driven by strong international sales and new product launches. The company is poised for further expansion with ongoing innovation and strategic focus on global markets.