Latest Mine Operations News

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has taken a decisive step forward with the Final Investment Decision for its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, initiating full-scale construction and early sales. The company also advances renewable energy plans and strategic rebranding to solidify its regional presence.

Australia United Mining reported no new activity at its NSW Sofala joint venture but revealed promising high-grade gold assays in Queensland’s Queenslander workings, alongside disappointing results at Goldsmith North. The company faces tight cash reserves but has secured related-party loan facilities to support ongoing operations.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a robust A$80.4 million net cash inflow from operations in Q3 2025, offset by significant capital expenditure on its Point Lake project and ongoing loan repayments.

Burgundy Diamond Mines suspends Point Lake operations due to tariff-driven price pressures but extends mine life at Misery and highlights strong economics for Fox Underground.

Panther Metals has announced a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for its Burtville East Gold Project, revealing promising high-grade gold grades and initiating a scoping study to explore open pit mining viability.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces delays in completing the Skaland Graphite sale but secures an agreement to close by October's end, while advancing its Munglinup graphite project and pilot anode plant development.

Beacon Minerals reported solid gold production of 6,884 ounces in Q3 2025 with a strategic focus on expanding its Iguana deposit and maintaining a robust gold retention strategy.

Riversgold has secured a full funding and operational partnership with MEGA Resources for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while also farming out its Saint John project in Canada to AIS Resources. The company raised A$1.8 million to advance exploration and development.

Bowen Coking Coal maintained steady production and sales in Q3 2025 while slashing costs by a third through a new mining model, despite ongoing administration and receivership. The company generated positive operating cash flow and advanced key development projects.

Bowen Coking Coal Ltd has released its updated 2025 Coal Resources and Reserves statement, reflecting mining depletion and joint venture ownership changes amid ongoing administration. The report details nuanced shifts across key Queensland projects, underscoring operational challenges and asset continuity.

Bowen Coking Coal Ltd has released its mid-2025 update on coal resources and reserves across key Queensland projects, confirming 11 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal reserves at Ellensfield South and Plumtree North. The report also highlights a significant resource increase at Hillalong South and a steady reserve position at Broadmeadow East amid ongoing administration.

Australian Pacific Coal’s Dartbrook Mine has entered voluntary administration and receivership, with the company’s interest now considered to hold no value amid mounting secured debt pressures. Despite this, the company remains solvent with limited cash reserves and continues to assess its next steps.