Latest Operational Readiness News

Broken Hill Mines is advancing preparations for mining at its Pinnacles silver-lead-zinc mine, targeting a June 2026 production start with expanded drilling and site upgrades.

Eminence Minerals has appointed Anthony Hills as CEO, bringing over 16 years of global operational expertise to accelerate its exploration and project development efforts.

Cyprium Metals has secured $80 million in funding and advanced key infrastructure works to restart copper production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting first cathode output by mid-2026.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone enabling underground exploration at its Sunday Creek project, backed by strong drilling results and a robust cash position of $130.4 million.

Brightstar Resources has secured key regulatory approvals for the Lady Shenton open pit mine in Menzies, positioning the company to accelerate production within its Goldfields Hub. The deposit is now 'mine ready' and will feed into Brightstar’s planned Laverton processing plant.

Rox Resources has ramped up underground mining and advanced processing plant development at its Youanmi Gold Project, signalling a strong push towards production in 2026. Key infrastructure expansions and strategic hires underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

Astral Resources has reported significant progress in its Mandilla Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling outcomes and a $65 million capital raise to fund development. The company is on track for a Final Investment Decision in September 2026, aiming for first gold production by the end of 2027.

Revolver Resources has unveiled a compelling recommencement study for its Dianne Copper Mine in Queensland, forecasting over $125 million in pre-tax free cashflow from a four-year operation producing 14,330 tonnes of high-grade copper cathode.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining set to start in February 2026 and first shipments targeted for late June, underpinned by key operational milestones and strategic partnerships.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Lindian Resources reports strong construction progress at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, highlighted by the arrival of its Komatsu owner-operator mining fleet and advancing infrastructure works.

Carbonxt Group Limited has raised $600,000 through a share placement to fund working capital and increase its ownership in New Carbon Processing, LLC to 46.7%. The move supports progress at New Carbon’s Kentucky facility as it nears commissioning.