Latest Production Readiness News

Brightstar Resources has announced significant upgrades to its gold Mineral Resource Estimates at Laverton and Menzies, enhancing confidence in near-term mining operations ahead of its 2025 Definitive Feasibility Study.

Anson Resources has gained regulatory approval to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, aiming to deepen the reservoir and advance its lithium resource definition. This move sets the stage for a critical feasibility study that could underpin future lithium production.

Peninsula Energy has received critical regulatory approvals for its Kendrick Project in Wyoming, paving the way for uranium recovery operations and advancing its broader Lance Projects development strategy.

Elixir Energy has unveiled a strategic, fully funded plan to develop its extensive gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming for initial production by late 2027. The company leverages its dominant acreage position alongside Shell’s operations and a fast-follower approach to unlock multi-TCF reserves.

Resolute Mining has agreed to acquire the Doropo and ABC gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire from AngloGold Ashanti for US$150 million, significantly boosting its production profile and expanding into a new mining jurisdiction.

Challenger Gold Limited has doubled its mineral resource estimate in Ecuador to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent, positioning its assets among South America's largest undeveloped gold resources, while making significant progress on its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina towards mining and toll milling readiness.

Manuka Resources reports strong progress on its Taranaki VTM iron sands project with key regulatory approvals underway, while preparing to restart precious metals production at Wonawinta and Mt Boppy in 2025.

Lunnon Metals Limited has showcased significant progress in its gold and nickel exploration projects, highlighting strong drilling results and development plans for the Lady Herial gold deposit and Baker-Foster nickel resources.

Jade Gas Holdings has successfully drilled two production wells at Mongolia’s Red Lake gas field, confirming significant coal bed methane potential and preparing for imminent production. The company is advancing commercialisation talks with CNG manufacturers to capitalise on early gas flows.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has taken a decisive step from explorer to gold producer by securing a farm-in agreement for the Adelong Gold Project and raising $2.05 million to fund production restart and exploration activities.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has announced a substantial C$120 million private placement to fund key development phases at its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, aiming to fast-track drilling, decline construction, and resource expansion.