Lion One Metals Limited said it is prioritising operational reliability and disciplined execution at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, as it advances development and infrastructure upgrades to support sustained production. The Canada-based company reported that during March 2026, the mine achieved an average mill feed grade of about 4.97 grams per tonne of...

Lion One Metals Limited has outlined progress and ongoing operational challenges at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, as the company moves into a new phase focused on stabilising production and improving performance. In its March 2026 operational update, the company said it is transitioning into what it described as “Phase 2”, following the successful comm...

The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification is accelerating a wide-ranging reform agenda to modernise mining laws and improve fiscal, environmental and social oversight as the sector expands. Permanent Secretary Chris Vehe said the reforms aim to position mining as a key economic pillar, while addressing longstanding regulatory gaps. “Th...

The Seabed Minerals Authority has formally appointed members of its Seabed Minerals Advisory Committee, in a move aimed at strengthening community representation in the development of the sector. Prime Minister Mark Brown, who also holds the seabed minerals portfolio, said the committee will play a key role in ensuring that policy discussions reflect c...

Lion One Metals has reported a series of operational and technical developments at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, signalling a transition toward improved processing capability and longer-term operational stability as the project moves through its ramp-up phase. The Canadian-listed company, which owns and operates the Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project on Viti...

Lion One Metals has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for a non-brokered private placement with Arete Capital, in a move aimed at strengthening liquidity and accelerating operational improvements at its Tuvatu gold project in Fiji. The company announced that the financing, expected to close on 27 March 2026, will raise gross p...

ABG President and Minister for Mining Ishmael Toroama outlined key legislative reforms to strengthen governance of the mining sector during his address to Parliament. The reforms form part of the ABG’s broader efforts to ensure that resource development in Bougainville is undertaken in a safe, responsible and internationally compliant manner, while sup...

LION One Metals Ltd. has begun upgrading drilling operations at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, as part of a broader push to stabilise production and strengthen long-term performance. The company said it has commenced a significant overhaul of its drill fleet, replacing ageing underground rigs that had exceeded their operational lifespan and constrained ...

On the sidelines of the 2026 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Investment Convention in Toronto, Canada, Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Mining Solen Loifa, MP, announced a sweeping suite of regulatory and institutional reforms designed to transform PNG into the Asia-Pacific region’s most conducive destination for mining investment...

Australian gold producer St Barbara Limited has returned to underlying profitability in the first half of FY2026, while expanding mineral resources at its Simberi Operations in Papua New Guinea and advancing a fully funded pathway for the New Simberi Gold Project. For the six months to 31 December 2025, the group reported an underlying net profit after...

K92 Mining Inc. on 18 February announced high-grade results from ongoing underground diamond drilling at its Kora, Kora South, Judd and Judd South deposits, as well as the first results from its Kora Deeps and Judd Deeps targets at the Kainantu gold mine in Papua New Guinea. The company said drilling has expanded a near-mine infrastructure dilatant zon...

Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has successfully installed China’s largest mill circuit slurry pump. The order includes six WARMAN® MCR® 650 pumps and two WARMAN® MCR® 750 pumps. The site, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), sits 5,300 metres above sea level. The thin air and freezing temperatures create a complex operating enviro...

The Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has released the 2025 Cook Islands National Bathymetry Grid, marking a significant step forward in the country’s marine data capability and ocean management framework. Now available through SBMA’s Seabed Data Repository, the new national grid integrates historic and recent survey data to deliver the most comprehensi...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has entered into a long-term quicklime offtake agreement with Newmont Corporation, the world’s leading gold producer, to supply its Papua New Guinea operations from PLC’s Central Lime Project in Central Province. Under the agreement, Newmont becomes a cornerstone customer, with contracted volumes representing around one-...

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recently held community consultations in Aitutaki to provide updates on developments in the seabed minerals sector and to hear directly from local communities. The consultations form part of SBMA’s ongoing commitment to transparent, community-led engagement, as the Cook Islands remains in an exploration-on...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has reported progress on its December 2025 Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow, confirming that its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Central Province remains on schedule and within budget. The company continues to target first production within its planned 18-month development window, aiming for early 2027. Quarterly Activit...