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Gold Hunter taps MCL Drilling for 2026 drilling programme

2026-06-05

Gold Hunter Resources has awarded MCL Drilling a contract for its inaugural 10,000m diamond drilling program at the Great Northern Project in Newfoundland, Canada, slated for 2026. This strategic move marks a pivotal step for Gold Hunter, initiating significant exploration activity on its 26,237-hectare gold prospective property, with Equity Exploration Consultants also engaged to manage all exploration activities. The collaboration with a local, experienced drilling partner like MCL, known for its diversified services and commitment to environmental stewardship, underscores Gold Hunter's approach to de-risk and efficiently advance its high-potential gold assets.

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Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Florida

2026-06-05

The U.S. Department of Energy, led by Secretary Chris Wright, has issued an emergency order compelling the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to maintain operations at Unit 1 of its coal-fired Stanton Energy Center in Florida. This directive, effective from June 4, 2026, through September 1, 2026, addresses critical grid reliability concerns identified by reports from NERC and DOE, aiming to prevent power outages and stabilize energy costs during Florida's peak summer demand. The move underscores a broader federal strategy under President Trump's administration to preserve and expand coal-fired generation amidst national grid stability challenges and growing electricity demand.

Kalgoorlie Nickel wins lead agency status for KNP-Goongarrie Hub

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Kalgoorlie Nickel, a joint venture encompassing Ardea Resources, Mitsubishi, and Sumitomo Metal Mining, has been granted lead agency status by the Western Australian Government for its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP)-Goongarrie Hub. This strategic designation is poised to significantly streamline the development of one of the world's largest nickel-cobalt resources, accelerating its contribution to global battery supply chains amidst rising demand for critical minerals vital to electric vehicles and energy storage. The move underscores both state and federal commitment to advancing Australia's role in the burgeoning critical minerals sector.

Highland Copper targets Q1 2027 feasibility update for Copperwood

2026-06-05

Highland Copper is advancing detailed engineering and optimization studies at its Copperwood project in Michigan, US, aiming to release an updated feasibility study in the first quarter of 2027. This comprehensive review includes evaluating lower cut-off grades, incorporating bulk ore sorting technologies for previously excluded resources, and refining metallurgical processes and tailings management, all designed to enhance project economics and secure financing in a robust copper market. The efforts are crucial as the project progresses towards a significant construction decision, positioning it as a potential key contributor to near-term US copper supply.

American Pacific begins testing MT anomaly at Madison project

2026-06-04

American Pacific Mining has initiated drilling on a substantial new geophysical anomaly at its Madison copper-gold project in Montana, US. The target, identified by a recent magnetotelluric (MT) inversion survey, represents an undrilled section of the project area and is spatially associated with significant fault corridors, suggesting potential for deeper, high-grade mineralisation. This development is part of a larger 15,000-meter drilling program for 2026, aimed at both new discoveries and expanding known skarn and intrusive-related targets.

Great Western starts 3,000m drilling at Diorama copper-gold target

2026-06-04

Great Western Exploration has initiated a 3,000-meter air core drilling campaign at its Diorama copper-gold target in Western Australia's Yerrida North Project, a significant first step for a site showing "DeGrussa-style" potential through surface anomalies. This ambitious program, which commenced on June 3, 2026, aims to delineate copper mineralization beneath shallow cover and explore promising gossanous zones, while simultaneously setting the stage for subsequent reverse circulation drilling at multiple nearby copper-gold targets. The exploration effort highlights a strategic focus on a region with demonstrated prospectivity for volcanic-hosted massive sulphide deposits.

RC drilling begins at Great Southern Copper’s Victoria prospect

2026-06-03

Great Southern Copper has initiated reverse circulation (RC) drilling at its high-priority Victoria porphyry copper target within the Especularita Project in Chile, representing the third of four targets in its current scout exploration program. This strategic move aims to unearth high-grade copper mineralization beneath artisanal workings and shallow cover, building on promising surface sample results and recent confirmation of a porphyry copper system at the nearby Artemisa North prospect. The program underscores the company's systematic approach to delineating significant copper resources within Chile's mineral-rich Cretaceous coastal belt.

Solvay and Viridis sign LoI for rare earth supply

2026-06-03

Solvay and Viridis Mining and Minerals have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LoI) for the supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from Viridis's Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil to Solvay’s La Rochelle facility in France. This strategic partnership aims to enhance diversification and resilience within the global rare earth supply chain, with a target for commercial production of MREC by 2028 and a final investment decision slated for the second half of 2026. The agreement underscores growing industry efforts to secure critical feedstocks for high-demand applications in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.

Sandvik, Rio Tinto team up on open‑pit autonomous drilling

2026-06-02

Sandvik and Rio Tinto have announced a significant partnership to co-develop an advanced autonomous drilling system (ADS) aimed at enhancing interoperability and remote operation capabilities across multi-rig, multi-site open-pit operations. This collaboration leverages Rio Tinto's extensive experience in autonomous deployments with Sandvik's proven AutoMine technology, promising a future of safer, more flexible, and standardized autonomous drill fleets across the global mining sector.

Americas extends hot streak with Cosalá hits

2026-06-02

Americas Gold and Silver (TSX: USA; NYSE-A: USAS) has unveiled significant high-grade infill drill results at its Cosalá Operations in Mexico, reinforcing a period of robust growth and operational advancements across its portfolio. These new assays, showing grades up to five times above current resource models, are crucial for refining mine planning at the San Rafael Upper and 120 zones, building on a March resource update that saw substantial increases in silver resources company-wide. Concurrently, the company continues to execute major strategic and operational upgrades at its Galena Complex in Idaho, positioning itself for enhanced production and efficiency in a strong silver market.

Talisman Metals announces channel sampling results at Tirzzit

2026-06-01

Talisman Metals has announced promising channel sampling results from its Tirzzit copper-silver project in Morocco, confirming significant malachite mineralisation at surface. The April 2026 program sampled a 700m segment of a 4.6km trend, yielding a weighted average of 1.25m thickness at 1.21% copper and 12.25ppm silver, with all seven channels exceeding the 0.3% copper cut-off. This data reinforces the project's potential as a sediment-hosted stratiform system, paving the way for a crucial maiden drill program.