Latest Mine Operations News

Brightstar Resources has adjusted its November gold production at Laverton Mine down to 4,652 ounces due to processing inefficiencies but remains confident in restoring recovery rates above 90%.

Austral Gold has inked major mining service agreements to advance open pit operations at its Casposo Mine, aligning with its 2026 production targets. Early production is on track, underpinning confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Panther Metals has completed a $315k shortfall placement, bolstering its funding as it plans deeper drilling at Burtville East and initiates a strategic review of its Coglia project in response to soaring cobalt prices.

TerraCom Limited confirms stable mining operations at Blair Athol despite logistical hurdles, while launching a A$60 million capital raise to bolster liquidity amid shipment timing challenges.

Aguia Resources has implemented strategic operational changes at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, achieving a 70% gold recovery rate in December and targeting over 80% in early 2026.

Scorpion Minerals has executed a binding option agreement to acquire the Old Prospect tenements within its Pharos Gold Project, adding a JORC-compliant resource of over 21,600 ounces of gold. The acquisition consolidates tenure along a highly prospective 5km structural corridor in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Larvotto Resources has initiated underground development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward resuming production with a comprehensive four-year plan.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine with the first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad, setting the stage for steady-state production targeted in early 2026. The company has also secured multiple sulphuric acid suppliers and is on track to commission its acid plant to ease supply constraints and reduce costs.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Yalgoo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson Gold Project tenure and setting the stage for new exploration in 2026.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

Cavalier Resources has signed a landmark Native Title Agreement with the Wangkatja Aboriginal Corporation, clearing a major hurdle for the Crawford Gold Project. Alongside this, an updated Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics underpinning near-term production.