Latest Ore Reserves News

Silver Mines Limited has secured land access to the Coomber Silver Prospect, reviving exploration on a site with significant historic silver intercepts. The company is advancing reconnaissance work to unlock the potential of this largely underexplored caldera near its flagship Bowdens Silver Project.

Viridis Mining and Minerals reports strong infill and exploration drilling results at its Colossus Rare Earth Element Project, underpinning a resource upgrade and enhanced project economics. The company advances feasibility, permitting, and financing towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL reports significant progress on its maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimates for the Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects, highlighting high-grade gold mineralisation and promising extensions. Metallurgical testwork and further drilling plans aim to unlock early mining potential and cashflow.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 1,543 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack Processing Plant, while progressing key operational and regulatory initiatives to optimise mining and processing activities.

Lunnon Metals reports robust drilling results at Lady Herial, confirming significant high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current open pit plans and signalling potential for an expanded mining footprint.

Sunshine Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Liontown Gold Operation in North Queensland, outlining a promising initial production target of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver. The study highlights strong financial metrics and a pathway to production by late 2026, with further resource updates expected.

Native Mineral Resources reports robust assay results from its 2026 drilling at Blackjack Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting plans to expand the mining pit. Mining restart activities are advancing with production blasts completed and further optimisation underway.

Genesis Minerals has announced a recommended court-approved scheme to acquire Magnetic Resources for A$639 million, significantly expanding its resource base and production outlook. The acquisition includes the high-grade Lady Julie project near Genesis’ Laverton mill, promising operational synergies and supporting an aspirational 500,000 ounces per annum production target.

Accelerate Resources has revealed multiple high-grade manganese discoveries grading up to 59.4% Mn along a newly defined 4km corridor at its Woodie Woodie North Project in Western Australia. The company plans maiden drilling after heritage clearances to test these promising targets.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has upgraded its Mineral Resource Estimate to include 5.4 million tonnes of Measured graphite, underpinning a multi-decade mine life in Kazakhstan. This milestone supports the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study due mid-2026.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.