Latest Ore Reserves News

Boab Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant, significantly derisking its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2025.

Sunshine Metals has made significant progress at its Ravenswood Consolidated Project with encouraging drilling results on shallow oxide gold targets and new gold-copper prospects, supported by a $3 million placement to fund further exploration.

Vanadium Resources Limited has extended its EPC and financing MOU with China Energy and raised A$783,000 via convertible notes, supporting ongoing development of its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project amid cost controls and regulatory progress.

Xanadu Mines has transitioned operatorship of its flagship Kharmagtai project to Zijin Mining, delivered key feasibility milestones, and is now exploring strategic funding and corporate options amid a solid cash position.

Silver Mines Limited reports steady progress on its flagship Bowdens Silver Project and initiates diamond drilling at the Elsienora Gold Project, while navigating complex regulatory hurdles in New South Wales.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has released its 2024 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves update for the Ekati diamond mine, showing minor depletion consistent with active mining operations. The report underscores the mine’s continued operational strength and adherence to industry standards.

Westgold Resources reported robust Q3 FY25 exploration results, drilling 83km and investing $11 million across its Murchison and Southern Goldfields portfolios, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts and advancing the Fortnum Expansion Project.

Brightstar Resources is accelerating development of its Sandstone Gold Project with a fully funded 80,000m drilling campaign and a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for first half 2026. The company aims to establish a new long-life gold production hub in Western Australia, aspiring to produce over 200,000 ounces annually within five years.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

St Barbara Limited reports a strong quarter with Simberi gold production up 37% and a robust US$235 million expansion plan, while navigating a critical tax assessment review in Papua New Guinea.

Red Hill Minerals delivered $3.35 million in royalty revenue from the Onslow Iron Project for the March quarter, declared a fully franked dividend, and progressed exploration across key gold, base metals, and iron ore projects.