Latest Mining News

Somerset Minerals reports extensive copper mineralisation across its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, following initial surface sampling. A fully funded maiden drill campaign is set to commence in July targeting high-priority zones.

Lunnon Metals has won a Western Australian government grant to fund diamond drilling at its promising Plentiful Dolerite gold target, located within the prolific Kambalda gold district. This initiative aims to test a potentially blind gold system analogous to nearby major mining complexes.

Magnum Mining’s recent entitlement offer attracted only 22% subscription, failing a key regulatory condition and rendering the offer void. The company now faces the challenge of securing alternative financing to maintain its strategic momentum.

Pivotal Metals has identified exceptional high-grade gold targets at its Lorraine prospect in Quebec, revealing a vast gold-copper system previously overlooked amid copper-nickel mining. An aggressive exploration campaign is now underway to unlock this promising corridor.

NexGen Energy has reported its highest-grade uranium assay results to date from the Patterson Corridor East, highlighting exceptional mineralization that could reshape the company’s exploration outlook.

Terrain Minerals is progressing metallurgical studies on its Larin’s Lane Gallium and Rare Earth Elements project, aiming to develop sustainable extraction methods and expand resource potential. Concurrently, the company has launched a $1.8 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Indiana Resources is making steady progress at its Minos gold deposit in South Australia, with over half of its planned drilling completed and a scoping study underway to support a maiden resource estimate.

Lincoln Minerals has identified multiple sulphide mineralisation zones over a 7km strike at its Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project, elevating a new priority drill target and preparing for drilling in H2 2025.

Mineral Resources Limited has lowered its FY25 volume guidance for Onslow Iron due to haulage constraints but remains on track to reach full capacity by early 2026.

New Frontier Minerals accelerates its NWQ Copper Project development by sending bulk samples to Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly plant, formalizing a key processing partnership that could fast-track copper output.

Xanadu Mines Limited has received a conditional off-market takeover offer from Bastion Mining Pte Ltd at A$0.08 per share, representing a significant premium. The company’s independent Takeover Committee unanimously recommends acceptance, supported by an independent expert’s fair and reasonable valuation.

MAC Copper Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Harmony Gold, offering shareholders a compelling 32% premium and signalling a major consolidation in the copper mining sector.