Latest Mining News

Magnetite Mines Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Razorback Iron Ore Project, securing a $7 million funding facility and progressing strategic partnerships with JFE Shoji Australia. The company is also preparing to submit its Mining Lease Proposal to the South Australian Government amid a streamlined board and cost-cutting measures.

Patronus Resources reports significant drilling progress across its Western Australia and Northern Territory projects, with strong assay results at Mertondale and a robust cash position supporting ongoing exploration.

Patagonia Lithium Limited reports a maiden mineral resource estimate of 717,000 tonnes of lithium metal equivalent and advances exploration in Argentina and Brazil, while navigating critical funding negotiations to support its 2025 growth plans.

Lotus Resources has fast-tracked the restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi, targeting production by Q3 2025, backed by a $132 million capital raise. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana reports a 65% increase in measured and indicated uranium resources.

Nickel Industries reveals a substantial Exploration Target of 350 to 700 million dry metric tonnes at 0.9% to 1.1% nickel for its Sampala Project, complementing an existing 187 million dmt resource. The company has initiated mine development and haul road construction, positioning itself for a secure nickel supply chain.

OD6 Metals reports a transformative quarter with the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project revealing high-grade copper assays, alongside promising metallurgical advances at its Splinter Rock rare earths project. The company enters 2025 with strong cash reserves and active exploration programs.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant high-grade silver alongside gold in its Tolmer gold system at the Tarcoola Project, prompting a new drilling campaign to explore the promising mineralisation further.

Austral Gold reported an 8.5% production increase in Q4 2024 alongside significant cost reductions, though full-year output fell short of forecasts due to equipment delays. The company sets ambitious 2025 targets, supported by a new toll processing deal and plant refurbishment financing.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.

Buxton Resources reports robust drilling results at its Graphite Bull and Narryer projects, completes Stage 1 earn-in on Copper Wolf JV with IGO, and undertakes key board changes, positioning itself for an active 2025 exploration season.

AusQuest Limited has announced a significant porphyry copper-gold discovery at its Cangallo Project in Peru, marking a potential turning point ahead of an active 2025 exploration calendar. The company also secured $2.4 million in funding to advance drilling programs across its Peru and Australian assets.

Delta Lithium reports robust December quarter results with significant gold drilling successes at Mt Ida and progress on lithium development at Yinnetharra, alongside strategic leadership changes and asset sales.