Mining

The Guinean Ministry of Mines and Geology reported a high-level mission to Siguiri in February 2026 involving the prime minister and senior ministers. The ministry described the region as a major gold-producing area where artisanal practices and environmental degradation require attention. Authorities outlined priorities …

At Ashes, Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) has commencedReverse Circulation Drillinginto areas containing outcropping gold-silver-copper veins. The programme also targets induced polarisation responses that may be associated with mineralised rocks at depth. The work is intended to test geological continuity, vein orientation and alteration, rather than …

Larvotto Resources (ASX:LRV) has reported the remaining assays from its diamond drilling programme at Freehold. Results indicate that the Freehold and Freehold East mineralised structures extend beyond the historic mining footprint and remain open in more than one direction. That establishes further exploration scope, …

Golden Horse Minerals (ASX:GHM) has reported a broad gold-bearing interval from a diamond hole at Hopes Hill South, representing the deepest mineralised intersection disclosed for the area. The interval included a higher-grade section, but the full result is measured along the drill hole. It …

PMET Resources (ASX:PMT) has incorporated a tantalum recovery circuit into the updated CV5 feasibility study. The company estimates that co-product credits lower average life-of-mine cash operating costs by 19% to CAD 594 per tonne of spodumene concentrate, net of the anticipated tantalum credit. It …

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) reported that copper production decreased in the first quarter of FY27 compared with the corresponding period. Management attributed the movement to planned grade declines and scheduled maintenance, along with temporary disruption from severe weather in Chile, safety-related stoppages and a conveyor …

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) reported Pilbara iron ore sales of 85.7 million tonnes in Q3 2026 on a 100% basis, 2% higher than a year earlier. Pilbara saleable production was 83.4 million tonnes, 1% lower year on year. The difference between sales and quarterly production …