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5 Oct 2026
Maritana Minerals said the final statutory approval for construction of the Black Swan Processing Hub process plant has been granted, while its early works agreement with GR Engineering has been extended to October 2027.
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5 Oct 2026
Macmahon Underground has received a two-year extension from Vault Minerals for underground mining services at the Daisy Milano Gold Mine in Western Australia.
5 Oct 2026
Rox Resources says it has achieved financial close on A$350 million in debt facilities and received initial drawdowns for the Youanmi Gold Mine development in Western Australia.
5 Oct 2026
VR8 has released a preliminary scoping study for a proposed V-Iron plant and associated Steelpoortdrift mine and concentrator, with the company intending to progress directly to a DFS if funding is secured.
5 Oct 2026
Brazilian Critical Minerals has executed a binding agreement through its Brazilian subsidiary to acquire a 90% interest in magnesium sulphate producer Sais Nordeste, subject to conditions and approvals.
5 Oct 2026
OD6 Metals says it has received firm commitments to raise about A$6.92 million before costs through a single-tranche placement, with proceeds earmarked principally for planned work at the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada.
2 Oct 2026
MAAS Group Holdings says it has completed the sale of its construction materials division to Heidelberg Materials Australia Holdings, receiving $1.61 billion at completion.
2 Oct 2026
Osmond Resources has completed a scoping study for its Orión project in Spain, evaluating an underground operation producing rare earth-bearing monazite, zircon and titanium concentrates.
2 Oct 2026
Sigma Lithium said it temporarily suspended all mining and industrial production on September 30 following a delay in Federal Court of Appeals review of its emergency motion.
2 Oct 2026
Mamba Exploration announced a $6 million placement, an earn-in transaction, a key investment and the appointment of a strategic adviser.
2 Oct 2026
Marimaca Copper announced development updates for its Marimaca Oxide Deposit, including receipt of grid connection authorization and key commercial terms for a power purchase agreement framework.
2 Oct 2026
Iltani Resources said it has received commitments for an approximately $4.6 million equity placement, with proceeds intended to support drilling at its Orient Silver-Zinc-Indium Project in northern Queensland and working capital.
1 Oct 2026
Aura Energy has appointed John Carr as president, named Spencer Davey as incoming chief financial officer and appointed Jeremy Carter as chief strategy officer, while targeting mid-October 2026 for its Tiris feasibility study.
1 Oct 2026
AEM says its Cap-Chat high-purity alumina plant in Quebec has 2,000 tonnes per annum of nameplate capacity, while sales are expected to rise to about 40 to 60 tonnes in the second half of 2026.
1 Oct 2026
CuFe Ltd says it has finalised equipment mobilisation arrangements for a planned 17,500m RC and 2,600m diamond drilling campaign at its Tennant Creek Project.
1 Oct 2026
Group 6 Metals reported FY26 revenue of $129.0 million, compared with $21.2 million in FY25, alongside gross profit of $85.7 million and profit before tax of $136.0 million.
1 Oct 2026
Lindian Resources said commissioning and energisation of the 27 km, 33 kV line to Kangankunde have been completed after ESCOM inspection and sign-off.
1 Oct 2026
Yancoal Australia has completed its transaction to acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel Coal Mine in Queensland.
30 Sep 2026
Liontown has made a final investment decision to expand its Kathleen Valley lithium operation, targeting higher ore processing capacity and spodumene concentrate output from FY30.
30 Sep 2026
Great Boulder Resources has appointed Rod Bonner as chief mining engineer, with the company outlining planned development milestones for its Peak Hill and Side Well gold projects.
30 Sep 2026
Cyprium Metals said its Nifty Copper Complex restart has progressed to final construction and commissioning stages, with first copper cathode production expected in the December quarter.
30 Sep 2026
Black Cat Syndicate has issued FY27 guidance for 80,000 to 90,000 ounces of consolidated production and all-in sustaining costs of $3,500 to $3,900 per ounce.
30 Sep 2026
Black Cat says it plans to spend $30 million to $35 million on exploration and resource definition in FY27, with about 65% directed to resource extension and conversion drilling at Paulsens and Kal East.
30 Sep 2026
Black Cat Syndicate has released its annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve gold update as at 30 June 2026, reporting group Mineral Resources of 2.31Moz of gold.
29 Sep 2026
Catalyst Metals’ September investor presentation outlines a 2.0Moz Plutonic Belt reserve and a company vision to build production toward about 200,000 ounces a year over approximately 10 years.
29 Sep 2026
Pantoro Gold reported FY2026 revenue of $480.7 million and profit after tax of $113.2 million.
29 Sep 2026
Sinclair Gold’s Mining Forum Americas presentation details a 1.792Moz Mt Henry Gold Project Mineral Resource and says drilling is continuing outside the updated resource footprint.
29 Sep 2026
Pantoro Gold reported its annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for the 100%-owned Norseman Project, with total Mineral Resources of 4.7 million ounces of gold and total Ore Reserves of 0.9 million ounces.
29 Sep 2026
Bannerman Energy said early works at its Etango Uranium Project are advancing in line with overall budget and schedule expectations, while it prepares for a targeted final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2026.
29 Sep 2026
Boab Metals has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its wholly owned Sorby Hills silver-lead project in Western Australia.
28 Sep 2026
Minerals 260 has opened a share purchase plan priced at $0.88 per share and is targeting proceeds of up to about $30 million.
28 Sep 2026
WIN Metals says Astral Resources will pay $9.05 million excluding GST under agreements to rationalise tenure and mineral rights at the Mt Edwards Nickel Project.
28 Sep 2026
PDI Gold reported total Indicated Mineral Resources of 176.0Mt at 1.22g/t gold for 6.9Moz, Inferred Resources of 87.8Mt at 1.14g/t for 3.2Moz, and Probable Ore Reserves of 110.9Mt at 1.34g/t for 4.8Moz.
28 Sep 2026
Impact Minerals says managing director Dr Mike Jones stepped down effective 25 September 2026, while the company begins a CEO search and strategic review.
28 Sep 2026
Ardea Resources says its Japanese consortium partners increased their interest in Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd to 35%, while the Goongarrie Hub definitive feasibility study is targeted for the second half of 2026.
28 Sep 2026
Austral Resources said its chairman will present an updated company presentation at Mining Forum Americas, alongside a refreshed brand to be rolled out across company channels and sites.
25 Sep 2026
Meeka Metals says it has received firm commitments for a two-tranche institutional placement expected to provide $40 million after transaction costs.
25 Sep 2026
Image Resources said LB Group has paid a A$5 million advance deposit during ongoing negotiations over a potential transaction involving significant interests in the Durack and Yandanooka mineral sands projects in Western Australia.
25 Sep 2026
Flynn Gold has lodged a prospectus for a renounceable rights issue of one new share for every three shares held, priced at A$0.015 per new share and targeting up to approximately A$3.04 million before costs.
25 Sep 2026
Lunnon Metals has reported new gold intersections from its Plentiful Main prospect and said its deep Plentiful Exploration Incentive Scheme drilling program has been completed, with no further work currently planned on the deep target.
25 Sep 2026
Tivan says it has received Category B environmental classification for two Baucau Project concessions in Timor-Leste, supporting plans for an initial drilling program that remains subject to further ANM approvals.
25 Sep 2026
Metals Australia has reported a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource of 45.7Mt at its Manindi West vanadium-titanium-magnetite project in Western Australia.
24 Sep 2026
Maritana Minerals says reverse-circulation drilling at its Boorara Gold Project has extended mineralisation below the planned Pit 4 floor, with results to be considered in a future resource update after remaining assays are received.
24 Sep 2026
International Graphite has executed non-dilutive loan agreements with National Australia Bank to support construction of the production building at its Collie Micronising Facility in Western Australia.
24 Sep 2026
Odyssey Gold has reported results from the remaining 60 reverse-circulation holes in its recently completed 20,000m infill drilling program at the Tuckanarra Gold Project.
24 Sep 2026
Auric Mining said drilling at its Munda Gold Mine is continuing to test potential resource extensions, support grade control and assess infrastructure locations ahead of a planned restart of mining in 2027.
24 Sep 2026
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has opened a fully underwritten 1-for-10 non-renounceable entitlement offer at 2 cents a share, targeting about $1.1 million before costs.
23 Sep 2026
Medallion Metals says its annual report outlines completed acquisition and exploration work at Forrestania, alongside approvals and early development activity at the Ravensthorpe Gold Project.
23 Sep 2026
Horizon Gold says its board has approved the Gum Creek Gold Project's progression into an execution phase, targeting a final investment decision in the second quarter of 2027.
23 Sep 2026
Santana Minerals' presentation sets out a schedule targeting a final Fast-track Approvals decision in January 2027 and first gold from the Bendigo-Ophir project in 2028.
23 Sep 2026
Astron Limited reported FY2026 net profit after tax of $15.7 million and said its priorities include finalising Donald Project financing and progressing to a final investment decision.
23 Sep 2026
Ballard Mining has reported a 658,000-ounce increase in the Mt Ida global Mineral Resource Estimate to 20.4Mt at 2.8g/t gold for 1.84Moz.
23 Sep 2026
Silver Mines says it has received firm commitments for a two-tranche $70 million placement, with proceeds intended to support Bowdens work, royalty acquisitions, exploration and working capital.
22 Sep 2026
Ora Banda Mining has guided to FY27 gold production of 125,000 to 140,000 ounces at all-in sustaining costs of A$3,400 to A$3,600 per ounce, while construction continues on a new 3.0Mtpa processing plant at Davyhurst.
22 Sep 2026
Manda Resources has completed acquisitions covering four North Queensland gold projects and appointed Tara French as chief executive officer.
22 Sep 2026
Iceni Gold’s annual report details an FY2026 loss, year-end cash position, subsequent equity issues and the Gold Fields farm-in arrangement over the Everleigh-Tatong Prospect.
22 Sep 2026
Matsa Resources says AngloGold Ashanti has exercised early an option to acquire specified Lake Carey Gold Project tenements under revised terms fixing the price at A$55 million.
22 Sep 2026
Titan Australia Mining has proposed to acquire all Global Lithium shares under a scheme of arrangement for A$1.15 cash per share, valuing the company at approximately A$333 million, subject to shareholder, court, regulatory and other conditions.
22 Sep 2026
Anax Metals says it has started front-end engineering design for its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project while financing discussions and lender due diligence continue ahead of a targeted Q4 2026 financing and final investment decision.
21 Sep 2026
Nexus Minerals says it has received firm commitments to raise about A$5.4 million through a placement, with funds earmarked for Wallbrook Gold Project drilling, other exploration and working capital.
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