Latest Tailings Management News

Alma Metals has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs copper project in Central Queensland, confirming the technical and economic potential for large-scale open pit mining. The company is now moving swiftly into prefeasibility studies to refine resource confidence and optimise project design.

Canterbury Resources and Alma Metals have completed a positive Scoping Study for the Briggs Copper Project, confirming a 2Mt copper resource and strong metallurgy. Prefeasibility studies are now underway to refine resource confidence and project economics.

Petratherm Limited reports robust metallurgical results from its Rosewood Titanium Heavy Mineral Sands Project, highlighting high-quality heavy mineral concentrates and promising recoveries that reinforce the project’s potential.

Caravel Minerals has released an updated strategic mine plan for its Western Australian copper project, confirming a robust 25+ year operation with improved ore grades and deferred capital expenditure. The plan prioritises conventional diesel mining and optimised pit sequencing to reduce risk and enhance early cash flow.

Caravel Minerals has made significant strides in advancing its Caravel Copper Project, initiating its Definitive Feasibility Study and securing critical funding amid a tightening copper market.

Geopacific Resources advances its Woodlark Gold Project with promising drilling results at Kamwak and a crucial mining lease extension, while strengthening strategic partnerships and progressing its feasibility study.

Resolute Mining’s Q3 2025 report reveals steady gold production tempered by seasonal and supply challenges, while major projects in Mali, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire progress on schedule with expanding resources.

Dateline Resources advances its Colosseum Gold-REE Project with 67% of BFS drilling complete and prepares to test promising new gold and rare earth targets.

Newmont Corporation reported a strong third quarter in 2025, driven by higher gold prices and successful divestitures of non-core assets, enhancing liquidity and reducing debt. The company’s operational shifts and cost management reflect a strategic pivot in a volatile market.

Diatreme Resources reports significant improvements in mineral recoveries from metallurgical testwork on its Cyclone zircon-rich heavy mineral sands project, enhancing prospects for project development and shareholder value.

Alma Metals is advancing its Briggs Copper Project with a deep diamond drill hole underway and the scoping study nearing completion, supported by a Queensland Government grant and solid financial footing.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a 21% increase in gold production for FY26 at its Simberi Operations, with costs expected between A$4,000 and A$4,400 per ounce. However, key capital investment decisions hinge on unresolved Papua New Guinea tax assessments and mining lease approvals.