Latest Mining News

IGO Limited reported a solid Q3 FY25 with robust margins at Greenbushes and improved nickel output at Nova, while Kwinana refinery struggles persist amid strategic shifts in exploration and leadership.

Icon Energy Limited has received a Notice of Proposed Grant for Petroleum Lease PL-1144 in the Cooper Basin, marking a significant step toward resource development. Meanwhile, the company secured a $300,000 unsecured loan under revised terms, though its shares remain suspended pending native title negotiations and ASX approval.

Astral Resources has updated its Mandilla Gold Project resource to 1.43 million ounces and completed the acquisition of Maximus Resources, positioning itself for a major development milestone with a Pre-Feasibility Study due in June 2025.

Coronado Global Resources delivered March quarter production in line with plans despite Queensland rainfall, progressing key expansion projects and implementing significant cost reductions to navigate challenging metallurgical coal markets.

RocketDNA has become the first drone operator to earn simultaneous BARS Gold Certification in Australia and Africa, while progressing a key pilot project with Rio Tinto despite a 19% revenue decline in Q1 2025.

Torque Metals has identified two new parallel gold lodes at its Paris Gold Project, expanding its resource potential, while progressing a strategic all-scrip merger with Aston Minerals that promises to strengthen its exploration portfolio.

Champion Iron Limited reported a solid Q4 FY2025 with record iron ore concentrate sales of 3.5 million dmt and steady production despite scheduled maintenance and ore hardness issues. The company is progressing its Direct Reduction Pellet Feed (DRPF) project on track for December 2025 commissioning.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has taken a decisive step from explorer to gold producer by securing a farm-in agreement for the Adelong Gold Project and raising $2.05 million to fund production restart and exploration activities.

FireFly Metals reports robust March quarter results, highlighting significant drilling success at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project and a well-funded position to advance large-scale mining studies.

Artemis Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intersections from its initial diamond drilling phase near the Carlow deposit, while also consolidating lithium rights in a new joint venture with GreenTech Metals, positioning itself strongly in Western Australia’s mineral landscape.

Traka Resources has made a strategic leap into West Africa with a joint venture on the Didi Gold Project in Guinea, positioning itself near AngloGold Ashanti’s prolific Siguiri Mine. The company plans targeted drilling next quarter while maintaining its Australian exploration assets.

Santos Limited’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% revenue decline, offset by progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reductions. The company maintains a strong balance sheet while setting ambitious climate targets.