Latest Mining Lease News

Besra Gold Inc reveals significant challenges at its Bau Gold Project, including mining lease renewal uncertainty and a reduction in measured gold resources, prompting a strategic pivot to government and community engagement before advancing development.

Kingston Resources has announced a substantial 29% increase in its Mineral Hill Project resources, including a maiden resource for the high-grade Red Terror deposit, enhancing confidence in future mine planning and production.

New Frontier Minerals has lodged a mining lease application for the Big One Copper Deposit in Queensland’s Mt Isa belt, aiming for first production in early 2027. The move solidifies tenure over a key copper asset and advances plans for open-cut mining with processing through Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly facility.

Leeuwin Metals has reported further shallow gold intercepts along a 1.6km strike at its Evanston trend within the Marda Gold Project, Western Australia, alongside new electromagnetic anomalies suggesting deeper mineralisation. A major drilling campaign is set to begin this month, underpinning plans for a maiden resource estimate.

Critical Minerals Group has raised $2 million through a placement to accelerate key development milestones for its Lindfield Vanadium Project and vanadium flow battery supply chain.

Javelin Minerals is set to begin diamond drilling at its Eureka Gold Project in Western Australia this November, paving the way for mining operations scheduled for mid-2026. The campaign aims to refine resource estimates and unlock high-grade extensions, supported by secured financing and partnerships.

PC Gold has reported a stunning high-grade gold intersection of 0.7m at 459.08 g/t Au from diamond drilling at its Spring Hill project, signaling significant potential beyond the current resource boundary. Follow-up drilling is set to explore these promising extensions further.

Barton Gold Holdings has bolstered its cash reserves to an estimated $20 million following a successful $15 million institutional placement and a $660,000 Share Purchase Plan, positioning the company to advance key gold development projects in South Australia.

Gorilla Gold reports robust drilling results from its Comet Vale Gold Project, setting the stage for a significant December 2025 resource update. The company’s exploration success at Cheer, Lakeview, and Sovereign prospects highlights promising high-grade gold intercepts.

Dreadnought Resources has lodged a mining lease application for its high-grade Metzke’s Find gold deposit, marking a key step towards production within the Illaara Gold Project. Drilling to expand and upgrade the resource is set to begin imminently.

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced mining at its Neta Gold Prospect in WA, with ore processing agreements in place and first cashflow anticipated by early 2026. The company also outlines ambitious exploration plans for its broader portfolio.

High-Tech Metals has increased its ownership in the Mt Eureka Gold Project to 75%, consolidating its position in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields and setting the stage for expanded exploration and resource growth.