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Diamond Mining News

12 articles about diamond mining

Jindalee Lithium inks stewardship MoU for McDermitt project

<p></p> <p>Jindalee Lithium, through its 100%-owned U.S. subsidiary HiTech Minerals, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the nonprofit organization RESOLVE. This agreement aims to explore the establishment of a voluntary Stewardship Area in the broader Oregon-Nevada caldera region, focusing on improved environmental outcomes alongside responsible lithium development at the McDermitt project. The initiative underscores a growing industry trend towards integrating environmental stewardship and community engagement into critical minerals project advancement, especially as Jindalee prepares to spin out its U.S. lithium assets into a new Nasdaq-listed company called US Elemental.</p> <p>

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enCore Energy gets BLM approval for Dewey Burdock infrastructure

enCore Energy has received final approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for initial infrastructure construction at its 100%-owned Dewey Burdock Uranium in-situ recovery (ISR) project in South Dakota. This significant milestone, following a thorough Environmental Assessment, allows for the development of essential access roads, four groundwater monitoring wells, and power lines across approximately 240 acres of public land. The project, utilizing environmentally sensitive ISR methods, is integrated into the federal "Fast 41 programme" to expedite critical mineral development, underscoring its strategic importance for bolstering domestic US uranium production.

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Goldgroup begins 24,000m of drilling at San Francisco project

Goldgroup Mining has commenced a significant 24,000-meter diamond core drilling program at its wholly owned San Francisco gold project in Sonora, Mexico, marking the first new drilling at the site in several years. Funded by internal resources at an estimated budget of $8 million (C$11.33 million), this exhaustive campaign aims to update the resource model, optimize the mine plan, and gather critical technical data in preparation for restarting gold production by late 2026 or early 2027. The project, already fully permitted with existing open pits and heap leach facilities, positions Goldgroup for a potentially rapid and cost-effective re-entry into production, leveraging a strong gold market and the prospect of significant resource expansion.

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Star Gold secures BLM approval for Longstreet drilling

Star Gold has secured crucial approval from the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for exploration, geotechnical testing, and water well drilling at its Longstreet gold and silver project in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane Belt. This enables the company to simultaneously advance resource definition and gather essential engineering data for future heap leach pad design, marking a significant step toward developing the 2,600-acre open-pit project and its eventual operational permitting. The methodical program reflects Star Gold’s value-focused development strategy for its shareholders.

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From camera clarity to collision avoidance: What ‘AI in mining’ actually looks like in 2026

<p></p> <p>In 2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mining is shifting from theoretical concepts towards immediate, practical applications in mine safety, particularly within challenging underground environments. This article delves into how AI, starting with foundational technologies like self-cleaning camera systems from ExcelSense, is enhancing operational visibility, refining proximity detection, and supporting advanced collision-risk management. By integrating diverse sensor data and reducing nuisance alarms, AI-enabled systems are empowering human operators with more accurate, reliable, and timely information to prevent vehicle-to-person and vehicle-to-vehicle incidents, marking a significant advancement in industry safety protocols.</p> <p>

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Drilling begins at Legacy Minerals’ Emu copper-gold site

Legacy Minerals has commenced a significant diamond drilling program at its Emu Copper-Gold Prospect, part of the Mt Carrington Project in northern New South Wales, Australia. This marks the first modern exploration drill test in 50 years at a compelling porphyry-epithermal target identified through recent geophysical surveys. The program, spanning up to eight drill-holes for a total of 4,000 meters, aims to unlock substantial copper-gold potential within a highly prospective regional caldera-margin trend.

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Mining lubrication technology: The critical role it plays in autonomous mining safety

The rapid global adoption of autonomous haul trucks, with an 84% increase between July 2024 and July 2025 according to GlobalData, is revolutionizing mine safety and productivity. This surge in continuous, around-the-clock operations places unprecedented demands on equipment, making advanced lubrication technology and smarter oil management indispensable for ensuring reliability, extending service intervals, and maintaining the integrity of these high-utilization fleets. The integration of cutting-edge lubricants and proactive monitoring systems is proving critical for sustaining the safety benefits and operational efficiencies promised by automation.

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Scorpio Gold drills 1.27g/t gold over 45.23m at Goldwedge target

Scorpio Gold has announced encouraging assay results from its Phase Two diamond drilling program at the Manhattan District Project in Nevada, highlighted by an intercept of 1.27 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 45.23 meters in hole 26MN-086 at the Goldwedge target. These results, part of a broader 92-hole, 25,919-meter program, signal potential for significant volcanic-hosted gold mineralization beyond current resource estimates, drawing comparisons to large-scale systems like the nearby Round Mountain. The ongoing exploration, including a review of historic core, aims to define new mineralized zones and expand the project's economic viability in one of the world's premier gold mining jurisdictions.

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The future of mining intelligence starts above the pit

The global mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advanced technologies, with geospatial analytics emerging as a pivotal tool for enhancing operational intelligence. Sean Donegan, President and CEO of US-based Satelytics, highlighted on June 4, 2026, how this technology is revolutionizing critical aspects of mining by providing unparalleled insights into land movement, environmental risks, and unauthorized activities, fundamentally shifting how mines are monitored and managed from an aerial perspective. This development underscores a broader trend towards data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management within the sector, promising enhanced safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

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Locksley confirms REE mineralisation at El Campo, California

Locksley Resources has confirmed significant neodymium and praseodymium-enriched rare earth element mineralisation at its El Campo prospect in California, strategically located just 5.5km south-east of MP Materials’ Mountain Pass Mine, the sole active rare earth operation in the US. Initial diamond drilling revealed high-grade intercepts, signaling potential for a larger Mountain Pass-style carbonatite system and offering a promising step towards bolstering America’s domestic critical mineral supply chain. These results, announced on June 5, 2026, underline the ongoing importance of regional exploration in critical mineral corridors.

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Highland Copper targets Q1 2027 feasibility update for Copperwood

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.

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Gold Hunter taps MCL Drilling for 2026 drilling programme

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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