Latest Coal Projects News

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.

Jameson Resources has raised an extra A$450,000 through a discounted share placement, reinforcing investor confidence in its Crown Mountain coal project amid ongoing regulatory progress.

Yari Minerals has completed four drillholes at its Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and progressing towards upgrading part of its 190.1 Mt Inferred Resource to Indicated status.

Jameson Resources has locked in a $3 million capital raise from strategic investor King George Investments to advance its Crown Mountain coal project in British Columbia. The placement, priced at a 16.7% discount, underscores growing confidence in the project’s regulatory progress and market potential.

Clara Resources has successfully placed over 300 million shortfall shares from its recent rights issue, raising nearly $1 million to accelerate development at its Ashford Coking Coal Project and explore new opportunities.

Yari Minerals’ latest drilling results at the Rolleston South Coal Project reveal thicker-than-expected coal seams with promising low-ash, high-yield qualities, hinting at a potential upgrade to semi-soft metallurgical coal.

Jameson Resources Limited has updated its Employee Share Option Plan, approved at the 2025 AGM, aiming to better incentivize and retain key personnel while aligning employee interests with shareholders.

AustChina Holdings has raised $1.5 million through a private placement with Bluestone Energy, aiming to accelerate acquisitions and exploration across its energy and mineral projects.

Clara Resources is set to begin a critical drilling program at its Ashford coking coal project in early 2026, aiming to enhance resource confidence and support a Preliminary Feasibility Study that will refine the project's economic outlook.

Bathurst Resources has released a detailed Prefeasibility Study for its Buller Plateaux Continuation Project, confirming 11.8 million tonnes of coal reserves and robust project economics that could extend the life of the Stockton Mine by over 15 years.

Cokal Limited has resumed coal sales to domestic users and advanced critical infrastructure upgrades at its Indonesian metallurgical coal projects, signaling a strategic operational ramp-up amid improving market conditions.