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6 Nov 2026
Final assays from hole NMRD108 returned 74.0m at 1.32% Li2O from 209m at Blackbeard, extending a previously reported partial intersection. The company said the result represents an estimated true width of about 43m.
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6 Nov 2026
Pursuit Minerals has released a Rio Grande Sur pre-feasibility study addendum reporting a Probable Ore Reserve of about 438,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.
6 Nov 2026
Invictus Energy says rig-up for Exalo Rig 202 and mobilisation of well services equipment are underway ahead of drilling the Musuma-1 exploration well at its Cabora Bassa Project.
6 Nov 2026
Evergold Minerals has presented proposed exploration, resource definition and technical work across its Western Australian gold projects through 2027, with activities subject to results, funding, studies and approvals.
6 Nov 2026
Vita Resources has lodged a revised assessment application seeking Ross River Dena Council consent for a Class 1 exploration programme at the ICE Polymetallic Project in Yukon, targeting field work in the 2027 season.
6 Nov 2026
Barton Gold’s Munich Mining Conference presentation outlined studies and development work across the Central Gawler Mill, Tunkillia and regional assets in South Australia.
6 Nov 2026
Axel REE says it has executed a non-binding Protocol of Intent with Minas Gerais state entities to support development activities at its wholly owned Caladão Project in Brazil.
6 Nov 2026
Alvo Minerals says maiden drilling at its Florence prospect intersected rare earth-enriched clays from surface across an area of about 2.0km by 1.4km.
6 Nov 2026
Auravelle Metals says reverse-circulation drilling is set to begin next week at its Nuckulla Hill Gold Project in South Australia, targeting a more than 3km anomalous gold zone.
6 Nov 2026
Parbo Resources said it completed a 54-hole, 5,460m aircore reconnaissance program at its Mount Padbury project, with samples dispatched for assay.
5 Nov 2026
Cyprium Metals has issued 61.35 million placement shares under the first tranche of a proposed two-tranche placement expected to raise about A$20.7 million before costs.
5 Nov 2026
Woodside Energy has outlined project milestones, cost-reduction targets and a new shareholder distribution policy at its 2026 Capital Markets Day, while stressing that forward-looking targets are subject to assumptions and approvals.
5 Nov 2026
Maritana Minerals said final results from a 119-hole reverse-circulation program at its wholly owned Boorara Gold Project increased resource confidence and extended mineralisation below the planned southern pit floor.
5 Nov 2026
Toubani Resources said final resource delineation drilling at Kobada Main returned high-grade gold intercepts, with results to be incorporated into an MRE update expected in the coming weeks.
5 Nov 2026
Alpha HPA says its HPA First Project Stage 2 at Gladstone, Queensland, is in construction and is targeted to commence commissioning around the fourth quarter of calendar 2027.
5 Nov 2026
American West Metals has released a pre-feasibility study for its Storm Copper Project, outlining an initial 1.3Mtpa development scenario based on a maiden Probable Ore Reserve.
5 Nov 2026
Amplitude Energy told its annual general meeting it had taken a final investment decision on the East Coast Supply Project development phase, with first gas targeted for 2028.
5 Nov 2026
Elixir Energy's AGM presentation outlined a transaction with Beach Energy comprising $25 million cash and a $180 million gross carried appraisal program, alongside a four-year work program subject to Beach's discretion and engagement with Elixir.
5 Nov 2026
Alkane Resources reported FY2027 first-quarter consolidated gold production of 39.8 koz and set full-year guidance of 156–168 koz of gold and 1,200–1,500 tonnes of antimony.
5 Nov 2026
Many Peaks has reported an interim mineral resource estimate of 34.6Mt at 1.87g/t gold for 2.077 million ounces at the Ouarigue prospect within its Ferké Gold Project in northern Côte d’Ivoire.
4 Nov 2026
Agrimin says Garry Dick has commenced as exploration manager following the company's acquisition of the Mount Squires Project.
4 Nov 2026
Diatreme has released an economic impact assessment for its proposed Northern Silica Project in Queensland, estimating a $412.6 million net benefit to the state in present-value terms, subject to development assumptions and approvals.
4 Nov 2026
Valiant Gold said its 6.1 MW Comet power station has been commissioned, primary ventilation is operational and transition to permanent dewatering is underway as it progresses the planned mine restart.
4 Nov 2026
Native Mineral Resources reported October refined gold outturn of 1,300.2oz at its Blackjack operation, its largest monthly result since production began in July 2025.
4 Nov 2026
Maronan Metals said it is advancing a 40,000-metre surface drilling program, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and prefeasibility study targeted for the second half of FY27.
4 Nov 2026
Latitude 66 Limited says four exploration permits covering Mineral Resource Estimate areas at its KSB Project in northern Finland are legally final after the appeal process concluded.
4 Nov 2026
Pioneer Minerals says field exploration is under way at its San Francisco gold-copper-silver project in San Juan Province, Argentina, following an initial reconnaissance visit by Andes Exploration.
4 Nov 2026
Metal Powder Works says its first multi-year contract will supply pure copper powder for copper infiltration from January 2027.
4 Nov 2026
Santana Minerals has reported infill drilling results from the Rise and Shine deposit, including broad high-grade gold intercepts in the HG1 domain and a newly interpreted deeper high-grade domain.
4 Nov 2026
PMET Resources announced an updated mineral resource estimate for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reporting growth in contained caesium metal, grade and tonnage.
2 Nov 2026
Medallion Metals reported final results from its 2026 infill drilling program at the Kundip Mining Centre's Gem deposit.
2 Nov 2026
Orezone's preliminary economic assessment outlines a 2027-2040 plan for Casa Berardi, with projected production of 1.63 million ounces of gold and average annual output of about 116,000 ounces.
2 Nov 2026
Sunrise Energy Metals has approved a final investment decision to proceed with development of the Syerston Scandium Project in central-west New South Wales.
2 Nov 2026
Regis Resources said exploration drilling continued across its Duketon and Tropicana areas, with ongoing and planned follow-up work at several prospects.
2 Nov 2026
Frontier Energy has executed a syndicated facility agreement for project finance debt facilities of up to A$280 million, subject to financial close conditions.
2 Nov 2026
BMC Minerals' updated 2026 feasibility study outlines a 15.7Mt Probable Ore Reserve, an initial mine life of about nine years and average annual production of about 22 million silver-equivalent ounces.
2 Nov 2026
Chalice reported initial reverse-circulation drilling results from the Kestrel prospect, including 15m grading 8.6g/t gold and 0.54% copper from 78m in hole WCRC001.
2 Nov 2026
Gateway Mining says four rigs are drilling at its flagship Yandal Project, including two RC rigs, one diamond rig and one aircore rig.
2 Nov 2026
Lotus Resources said its first shipment of uranium ore concentrate, comprising four containers and about 145,000 pounds of U3O8, has departed the Kayelekera site for Walvis Bay.
2 Nov 2026
Iltani Resources has reported assay results from 15 reverse-circulation holes at its Orient Silver Zinc Indium Project in northern Queensland, including a 106m intercept grading 143 g/t silver equivalent in hole ORR221.
30 Oct 2026
Catalyst Metals reported September-quarter gold production of 22,231 ounces and issued FY27 guidance of 90,000 to 105,000 ounces, while deferring anticipated Trident and Old Highway production into FY28.
30 Oct 2026
Emerald Resources reported September-quarter gold production of 20.3koz at its Okvau Gold Mine, with all-in sustaining costs of US$1,210 per ounce and gold sales of 23.8koz.
30 Oct 2026
Wiluna Mining Corporation said it suspended surface and tailings reprocessing after a CIL tank ruptured in July, while reporting completion of a A$180 million IPO after the quarter.
30 Oct 2026
Investigator Silver said it lodged a mining lease application for the Paris Silver Project in South Australia and commenced an approximately 30,000-metre drilling program targeting resource confidence and potential extensions to mineralisation.
30 Oct 2026
Native Mineral Resources reported FY2026 revenue of A$24.1 million and gold outturn of 3,561.7 ounces from its Blackjack operation.
30 Oct 2026
NGX reported securing rights to acquire up to an 85% interest in seven exclusive prospecting licences, creating a land package of more than 1,300km² in Namibia's Damara Belt.
30 Oct 2026
Patriot Resources says it has signed a five-year agreement with the Tassa Community covering surface exploration and drilling across land overlapping its Tassa Silver-Gold Project in Peru.
30 Oct 2026
Broken Hill Mines said September-quarter operations at the Rasp Processing Plant benefited from three ore feeds, while silver production exceeded 100,000 ounces for the first time.
30 Oct 2026
Centaurus said it holds the key environmental approvals and mining licences required to begin construction at its Jaguar Project, and reported that new Glencore and CNGR offtake agreements and US$40 million in strategic equity were announced on 28 October 2026.
30 Oct 2026
Lefroy Exploration reported results from a 5,046m reverse-circulation drilling campaign at Mt Martin and said its Scoping Study remains scheduled for completion in the December 2026 quarter.
29 Oct 2026
Medallion Metals said it secured final regulatory approvals for Ravensthorpe, began development work at Ravensthorpe and Forrestania, and progressed Cosmic Boy Concentrator refurbishment during the September quarter.
29 Oct 2026
Brightstar reported that construction of its 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant is advancing on schedule and within budget, with first gold at the Goldfields Project targeted for June 2027.
29 Oct 2026
Karlawinda Gold Project produced 31,218 ounces in the September 2026 quarter at an all-in sustaining cost of $2,005 per ounce.
29 Oct 2026
Meeka Metals reported 7,237oz of gold production, A$44.1 million in sales revenue and A$51 million cash at 30 September 2026.
29 Oct 2026
Resolute Mining reported group gold production of 44,398 ounces and revised its 2026 production guidance to 205,000-225,000 ounces.
29 Oct 2026
Titomic said it raised A$16.5 million in equity and received approval for a US$10.3 million EXIM loan, subject to executed loan documentation.
29 Oct 2026
Astral Resources reported further reverse-circulation and diamond drilling at Mandilla during the September quarter, while forecasting completion of the Mandilla definitive feasibility study in the March quarter of 2027.
29 Oct 2026
Sinclair Gold said the Mt Henry Gold Project Mineral Resource doubled during the September 2026 quarter to 48Mt at 1.2g/t gold for 1.8Moz.
29 Oct 2026
Great Boulder Resources reported completing 40,032m of RC and diamond drilling at Peak Hill during the September quarter, while continuing drilling ahead of a planned project-wide resource update.
29 Oct 2026
Anson Resources said it received approval for a Small Mining Operation application covering a proposed 10,000 tpa lithium carbonate plant at Green River in Utah.
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