Latest Processing Infrastructure News

Antares Metals (ASX: AM5) has secured approval to begin heritage surveys and drilling at its Quinns VMS project in Western Australia, backed by $237,500 in government co-funding. The company aims to test high-grade extensions of the historic Austin deposit and untested regional prospects, with copper prices rising sharply since the last resource estimate.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (ASX:REZ) has formalised a joint venture with Rembrandt Mining to commence gold production at its Maranoa deposit, with Rembrandt funding all capital expenditure and REZ retaining full ownership and legal operator status.

Rox Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Youanmi Gold Mine, confirming promising underground grades and new exploration targets that could extend mine life beyond current plans.

VRX Silica has raised $4.5 million through strategic equity placements with US-based Nebari Partners and existing shareholder Delphi group, bolstering institutional backing ahead of key project financing milestones for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

Evergold Minerals wraps up its maiden RC drilling at Mt Monger with record gold grades at Duchess of York and confirms mineralisation at Gladiator, setting the stage for a 10,000m+ aircore campaign.

Kingfisher Mining has reported strong copper-gold assay results from its recent RC drilling at the Copper Blow IOCG prospect near Broken Hill, confirming wide, high-grade zones and extending mineralisation towards major faults. These results advance the project closer to a maiden resource estimate, supported by a processing deal with Broken Hill Mines.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has completed acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in key exploration licences at Bundie Bore, gaining 100% ownership and unlocking new gold targets within a prolific WA gold district.

Charger Metals has completed the unconditional sale of its Bynoe Lithium Project to Core Lithium’s subsidiary for $3.75 million upfront, with further payments tied to resource milestones and a capped royalty. The deal frees capital for Charger’s Lake Johnston lithium exploration and development plans.

Coda Minerals has delivered a high-precision airborne Lidar survey covering 480km² at Elizabeth Creek, underpinning multiple engineering and environmental workstreams in its Pre-Feasibility Study. Hydrogeological drilling is set to begin soon, maintaining momentum towards a targeted Q1 2027 PFS completion.

EQ Resources has completed its acquisition of Aus Critical Minerals and TTTP1, boosting its Mt Carbine tungsten exploration footprint by 45% to 1,136 km² and reinforcing its regional hub strategy.

Evergold Minerals extends its 2026 drilling success at Duchess of York with high-grade gold intercepts and broad mineralisation from surface to over 100m depth, reinforcing its exploration model at Mt Monger.