Latest Resource Optimisation News

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has resumed mining at its Pinnacles Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine, marking its first operations since 2021 and aiming to ramp up production through multiple ore feeds to the Rasp processing plant.

Orion Minerals has confirmed a significant down-dip extension of copper mineralisation at its Flat Mine East prospect within the Okiep Copper Project, reinforcing resource growth potential ahead of pending assay results.

Nexus Minerals has formalised a partnership with Macro Gold Mining Services to develop the Crusader-Templar gold deposit, marking a key step towards production backed by recent permitting and a profit-share funding model.

Far Northern Resources has confirmed significant extensions to its Bridge Creek gold resource following Phase 2 drilling, revealing new mineralisation zones and setting a structured five-step plan for 2026 development.

Astral Resources has boosted its Mandilla Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate by 22% to 1.74 million ounces, introducing a maiden Measured Resource for the flagship Theia deposit. Including Feysville and Spargoville, the Group’s total resource now stands at 2.07 million ounces.

Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources have completed all merger steps except the final administrative confirmation from Quebec, bringing the combined West African gold producer closer to operational integration.

Hillgrove Resources has defined a significant Exploration Target for its Kanappa porphyry-style copper-gold prospect and secured environmental approval for a drilling campaign scheduled for mid-2026.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures report strong high-grade gold intercepts from a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, accelerating the path to mining with zero capital risk for GoldArc.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has reinforced its U-pgrade™ Pilot Plant operations in Namibia with new management and process improvements, while revising its timeline for pilot plant results to August 2026. The company confirms previous bench-scale testwork remains valid despite the delay.

Far Northern Resources Limited (ASX:FNR) has reported significant assay results from its Phase 2 drilling program at the Bridge Creek mining lease in the Northern Territory, revealing extensions of gold mineralisation to the north, south, and down dip of the known ore body.

AVADA Group Limited reported an 11% revenue increase to $101.5 million in H1 FY26, driven by strong growth in Queensland and New South Wales and early gains from its business transformation. Despite a statutory loss, adjusted EBITDA improved, setting the stage for a stronger second half.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.