Latest Regional Infrastructure News

Santana Minerals has finalized a crucial land access agreement with the Central Otago District Council, paving the way for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project to advance pending regulatory approval.

Tennant Minerals has announced its first high-grade copper-gold Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bluebird discovery, alongside a new drilling program targeting gold extensions. The company also advances a regional processing alliance, setting the stage for further development.

Oceana Metals Limited has completed trenching at its Solonopole Project in Brazil and is progressing technical reviews of its Australian assets, while a strategic rebrand and board refresh signal a new phase for the company.

Athena Resources has reported a maiden inferred resource estimate for its Byro South Magnetite Project, boosting the global Byro resource by 160%. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of former WA Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Mindax Limited advances its vision for Western Australia's Mid-West iron ore hub, issuing 58 million options to directors and raising fresh capital to fuel exploration and development.

Kali Metals has completed its inaugural drilling campaign at the Marble Bar Gold Project and a comprehensive soil sampling program at Higginsville Lithium, with assay results anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.

High-Tech Metals has signed a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining to assess toll treatment options for ore from its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka projects, aiming to leverage existing processing infrastructure for capital-efficient development.

New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.

Forrestania Resources has acquired key tenements at Mt Dimer from Beacon Minerals, significantly expanding its gold exploration footprint in Western Australia’s Southern Cross Domain. The move aligns with the company’s strategy to consolidate and explore highly prospective gold belts.

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.

Hawsons Iron Ltd has declared a JORC-compliant Probable Ore Reserve of 2.3 billion tonnes and completed a positive Pre-Feasibility Study supporting a 26-year, 12Mtpa magnetite concentrate project in New South Wales.

Forrestania Resources’ Phase 3 drilling at the Ada Ann prospect reveals significant high-grade gold mineralisation beyond the maiden resource, supporting potential resource growth at the Bonnie Vale Project.