Latest Operational Readiness News

Perseus Mining has secured presidential approval to develop the CMA underground project at Yaouré, marking a pivotal expansion in Côte d’Ivoire’s gold mining sector. The project promises to extend mine life to 2035 with production ramping up by early 2027.

Blue Star Helium Limited reports steady progress on its Galactica helium project in Colorado, with first helium production on track for December 2025 and full ramp-up expected through 2026.

Aguia Resources has updated its economic study for the Tres Estrades Rock Phosphate Project, reflecting a significant uplift in phosphate pricing and expanded production capacity that together enhance the project's financial outlook.

DUG Technology has secured its first purchase order under a major multi-year deal with PETRONAS, nearly doubling the contract’s total value to over US$43 million. This milestone signals a significant ramp-up in DUG’s cloud-based geoscience services.

Xstate Resources has completed well pad construction for its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin and is poised to begin drilling with a 51% interest in ATP 2077.

Litchfield Minerals is set to commence a major Phase 2 drilling program at its Oonagalabi Project, aiming to unlock a potentially world-class base metals system through targeted geophysical anomalies. The campaign will test a dual mineralisation model combining SEDEX-style and intrusive gold-bismuth signatures.

Eclipse Metals has launched a significant drilling campaign in Greenland, targeting rare earth elements at its Ivigtût and Grønnedal sites amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Magnetic Resources NL has secured all necessary mining leases for its Lady Julie Gold Project, marking a critical step towards production. Supported by a robust feasibility study and a recent resource upgrade, the project is now development-ready.

Northern Star Resources reaffirms its Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources as of March 2025, maintaining steady production targets and a robust balance sheet while advancing key growth projects including the KCGM Mill Expansion and the Hemi Development Project.

Northern Minerals has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, confirming its technical and financial viability as a critical new source of dysprosium and terbium outside China.

Service Stream Limited has landed a major long-term contract with the Australian Department of Defence to manage property and asset services across South Australia and the Northern Territory, marking a significant expansion into defence infrastructure support.

PRL Global Limited has completed its strategic acquisition of the Ardmore Phosphate Mine in Queensland, setting the stage for a ramp-up in operations and first shipments later this year.