Projects
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has officially opened Mungala Resort, a $140 million, resort-style accommodation complex at its Onslow Iron project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The facility, located on the land of the Robe River Kuruma (RRK) people — the Traditional Owners of the Ken’s Bore mine site — takes its…
Golden Horse begins deep diamond drilling campaign
Golden Horse Resources has commenced a major new phase of exploration at its Hopes Hill project in Western Australia, mobilising a diamond core rig to test deeper mineralisation targets and enhance geological understanding of the site. The campaign will see approximately 2,500 metres of diamond drilling, beginning with two deep…
Valory formalises six agreements with Indigenous communities
Valory Resources has formalised six Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) with Indigenous communities across Alberta, underscoring its long-term commitment to meaningful engagement and shared prosperity through the development of its underground steelmaking coal project, Mine 14. The agreements span central, western, and northern Alberta, including long-standing relationships in the Grande Cache…
Estrella intersects near-surface manganese at Ira
Estrella Resources Limited (ASX: ESR) has announced a major milestone at its Ira Miri Manganese Project, intersecting 7.76 metres of massive manganese oxide just 30 centimetres below surface in drillhole EMDD002. This latest drillhole twins the earlier EMDD001, which ended in mineralisation, with assay results from that hole expected in…
Adani Kutch Copper plant begins operations in India
The Adani Kutch Copper plant, a new smelter owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, commenced operations this week in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for India’s metals industry. The launch comes after multiple delays, primarily due to a global shortage of copper feedstock, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The facility, with…
Meeka Metals raises $60 million for expansion
Australian gold mining company Meeka Metals has announced it has received firm commitments to raise $60 million (US$39 million) through a placement supported by both existing and new institutional investors. The capital injection is set to fast-track the next phase of development at the company’s flagship Murchison gold project in…
NAIF funds $50 million for Butcherbird expansion
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has approved up to $50 million in funding to support the expansion of the Butcherbird manganese project, unlocking jobs and bolstering Western Australia’s economy. The investment will enable Perth-based Element 25 to triple its production of manganese concentrate to 1.1 million tonnes per annum,…
Tennant Minerals identifies two major targets
Tennant Minerals Limited has identified two large-scale, high-priority exploration targets south of its flagship Bluebird Copper-Gold Project, expanding the company’s search for significant mineral deposits in the Tennant Creek region of the Northern Territory. A recent review of historical exploration, combined with new geochemical and gravity data, has highlighted the…