Latest Ore Processing News

Austral Gold has unveiled a comprehensive 14-year life-of-mine plan for its Guanaco Mine in Chile, underpinned by a US$192.1 million after-tax NPV and robust mineral reserves.

Sandfire Resources capped FY26 with a 38% jump in quarterly copper equivalent output, record financials, and a strong FY27 production outlook.

Aeris Resources has secured the critical mining lease for its Constellation Project at Tritton Copper Operations, unlocking the path to production with early construction already underway and waste stripping set for early next year.

TG Metals has struck a non-binding agreement with Medallion Metals to process 60,000 tonnes of gold-bearing stockpiles from Van Uden, unlocking a near-term revenue stream while advancing onsite heap leach development.

Ardea Resources is pushing forward its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub with a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study, underpinned by multi-jurisdictional government support and strategic partnerships with Japanese industry giants.

Medallion Metals has signed a non-binding Term Sheet with TG Metals to process 60,000 tonnes of gold stockpiles at its Cosmic Boy Concentrator, sharing pre-tax profits equally after cost recovery. This deal complements Medallion’s Early Production Strategy and will not disrupt its Ravensthorpe project timeline.

Orbminco has completed key drilling and metallurgical milestones at Majestic North, keeping its development timeline on track for a September Mining Development and Closure Proposal lodgement and final investment decision.

Pacgold's latest drilling at the Vertigo deposit uncovers strong shallow oxide gold mineralisation, accelerating plans to restart mining at White Dam. An updated resource estimate is due early Q3 2026.

Valiant Gold has successfully re-entered the Comet Underground Mine, uncovering better-than-expected conditions that could accelerate the mine's restart timeline. The company is progressing engineering and site works targeting 304,000 ounces from its 3.77Mt resource.

Caravel Minerals has completed the mining component of its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project, underpinning an updated Ore Reserve of 597 million tonnes at 0.24% copper. The study outlines a staged open pit operation with plans for autonomous haulage and contractor engagement in early mining.

AIC Mines reported steady progress on its Eloise processing plant expansion and commenced ore processing at Jericho, while elevated diesel prices and unseasonal rain pushed costs above guidance in the June quarter.

Medallion Metals is fast-tracking gold production at its Forrestania Gold Project by launching an Early Production Strategy in Q4 2026, nearly nine months ahead of schedule. This move leverages existing infrastructure to generate cashflow and de-risk the upcoming Ravensthorpe ore processing.