Latest Mining News

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX – AR3) has made significant strides in advancing its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, securing pilot-scale processing at ANSTO’s new facility and raising $6 million post-quarter to fund development. Concurrently, promising uranium targets have been identified at its Overland Project.

Theta Gold Mines has reported significant progress in constructing its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, securing A$60.7 million in funding and maintaining a clear path to first gold production by late 2026.

State Gas Limited has independently certified a maiden 2P gas reserve of 30.2 PJ at its Rolleston West Project, underpinning plans for a 10TJ/day gas development. The company also raised $3.2 million through convertible notes to accelerate pre-development activities.

Enterprise Metals has reported encouraging drilling results from its Vulcan Prospect in Western Australia, revealing significant gold mineralisation and evidence of a substantial copper-zinc-gold system. The findings support ongoing exploration efforts backed by government funding.

Aspire Mining has taken a major step forward in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project by signing a $69.9 million EPC contract and gaining government backing for a key highway project, positioning the company for first coal exports by late 2027.

Ausmon Resources advances its rare earth elements exploration in South Australia’s Limestone Coast, unveiling promising drilling results and plans for detailed grid drilling in 2026. Concurrently, the company pursues base metals and gold prospects in New South Wales and Queensland.

Eminence Minerals reports strong near-surface rare earth results in Brazil and advances a judicial review over heritage site decisions in Western Australia, while appointing new leadership to drive growth.

Alchemy Resources reported strong exploration progress in lithium, iron ore, and base metals across Western Australia and New South Wales, highlighted by promising drill results and strategic joint ventures.

Gibb River Diamonds has progressed mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project with ore processing underway and first cash proceeds expected early this year. Despite a pit wall incident, operations resumed smoothly under a joint venture with BML Ventures.

GCM Corporation’s latest quarterly report confirms its VHD thermal management technology outperforms copper and aluminium, while commercial and US listing plans gain momentum.

Leeuwin Metals has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of over 340,000 ounces at its Marda Gold Project, marking a significant milestone less than a year after acquisition. Strong drilling results at Evanston underpin promising resource growth prospects.

AXP Energy has completed and commissioned its first vertical well in Oklahoma, initiating gas sales while raising over A$1 million to fund further development. The company is pivoting its gas-to-power strategy towards Oklahoma after a limited trial in Colorado.