Latest Mining News

Pantoro Gold’s latest drilling at Daisy South confirms high-grade gold extensions, underpinning updated open pit mining strategies at the Norseman Gold Project. The company is advancing mine design to develop Daisy South alongside Gladstone Everlasting, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and extend mine life.

Summit Minerals has initiated a cutting-edge UAV aeromagnetic survey at its Keystone Project in Nevada, marking the first major exploration there since 1943. The survey aims to refine drilling targets for silver, gold, and tungsten mineralisation.

Deep Yellow Limited confirms Greg Field will start as Managing Director and CEO on 2 February 2026, marking a leadership transition as the company advances its uranium projects in Namibia and Australia.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a significant five-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Pilbara iron ore operations.

AuKing Mining announces the immediate retirement of two board members and reveals a legal dispute involving Orion Resources over the Cloncurry Gold Project, leading to a halt in their planned acquisition.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

McLaren Minerals’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms a robust, low-risk titanium mining project in Western Australia, projecting nearly A$900 million EBITDA over 16 years. The study highlights strong market demand and validated processing methods, setting the stage for the next development phase.

OzAurum Resources has reported promising assay results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling at Mulgabbie North, confirming consistent shallow high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting a near-term, low-cost heap leach development strategy.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

High-Tech Metals is targeting a Wagtail-scale gold discovery at the untested Bullock prospect while fast-tracking financial studies to bring Wagtail and Damsel deposits closer to production.

Amanda Lacaze, the CEO who transformed Lynas Rare Earths from a struggling startup to an ASX50 powerhouse, has announced her retirement. The company is now searching for a new leader to guide its next growth phase.