Latest Mine Operations News

Catalyst Metals has doubled its gold Reserves at the Plutonic Belt to 1.5 million ounces, underpinning a bold plan to double annual production to 200,000 ounces over the next decade.

Tempest Minerals reports encouraging gold assay results from rock chip sampling at its Cherokee target, prompting an expanded drilling program at the Range Project near Mt Magnet.

Rox Resources has appointed Byrnecut Australia as the underground mining contractor for its Youanmi Gold Project, marking a key step toward production. The two-part contract will see initial exploration decline development followed by full-scale mining upon a positive investment decision.

Black Cat Syndicate has integrated strong grade-control drilling results from its Fingals deposit into mine plans, with mining set to begin late September 2025. Concurrently, the Lakewood processing plant is undergoing key upgrades to support ongoing production.

McLaren Minerals reports continued high-grade assay results confirming a significant northern extension to its McLaren Titanium Project resource, underpinning an upcoming resource upgrade and prefeasibility study.

Matsa Resources has intersected a high-grade visible gold pocket at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, prompting an accelerated ore processing schedule and an earlier-than-expected first gold pour.

Beacon Minerals has secured critical regulatory approvals for the Iguana Deposit, setting the stage for mining operations and a comprehensive five-year resource development strategy.

Genesis Minerals has secured regulatory approval for Stage One mining at Tower Hill, aligning the project with its mill expansion plans and setting the stage for production in FY28.

Auric Mining has completed a strategic acquisition of nickel rights, water assets, and a mining camp from WIN Metals, enhancing operational control at its Munda Gold Mine.

Lunnon Metals reports significant high-grade gold assay results from infill drilling at its Hustler prospect, confirming two distinct mineralised structures and moving closer to an initial Mineral Resource estimate. Meanwhile, exploration at Defiance West reveals structural complexity with anomalous base metals but no significant gold yet.

Ariana Resources plc is set to raise up to A$15 million through a dual listing on the ASX, aiming to accelerate development at its flagship Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe and repay existing debt. The capital raising also supports ongoing operations and exploration across its diverse portfolio in Türkiye, Kosovo, and Cyprus.

New Murchison Gold Limited has officially commenced production at its Crown Prince Gold Mine ahead of schedule, marking its transition from explorer to gold producer. The company aims to ramp up to a 40,000 tonne monthly ore run rate by October 2025.