Latest Ore Supply News

Native Mineral Resources has marked a key milestone with three gold pours totaling around 300 ounces at its Blackjack operation, signalling a successful ramp-up to full-scale production.

Classic Minerals has completed a design study for a 250,000 tonnes per annum Carbon-in-Leach gold processing plant at Forrestania, appointing IPS Global as EPCM contractor and outlining a scalable growth strategy.

Black Cat Syndicate has awarded the Fingals open pit mining contract to Mineral Mining Services, initiating mobilisation and targeting an initial 120,000 ounces of gold production at its Kal East operation.

Deterra Royalties reported a robust 44% jump in quarterly revenue to $89.1 million, driven by record iron ore royalties and advancing lithium project construction. The company’s diversified portfolio and strategic investments position it well for long-term growth.

Vanadium Resources’ subsidiary has inked a binding two-year offtake deal with China Precious Asia for 100,000 tonnes per month of vanadium-rich ore, marking a pivotal step toward production and early cash flow generation.

Black Cat Syndicate reported a 33% jump in gold production for the June quarter, driven by ramped-up operations and strategic acquisitions, with even stronger growth forecast for September despite scheduled maintenance.

Genesis Minerals has secured the Laverton Gold Project from Focus Minerals for A$250 million, significantly expanding its resource base near its Laverton mill and advancing its ASPIRE 400 growth strategy.

Brightstar Resources outlines an ambitious growth plan to boost gold production from 20koz to 200koz per annum by 2029, anchored by upcoming feasibility studies and resource upgrades across its Western Australian hubs.

Equinox Resources pushes forward across multiple mineral projects, tackling legal challenges at Hamersley while securing strategic partnerships for antimony supply and expanding exploration in Brazil and Canada.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a pivotal Q1 2025, completing the transition to Point Lake open pit mining while securing US$73 million in diamond sales and advancing mine life extension plans to 2030 and beyond.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

Zimplats reported a decline in mining volumes and metal output for Q3 FY2025, alongside a rise in operating costs, while advancing key capital projects on schedule.