Australia Mining

Dreadnought Resources (ASX:DRE) has commenced a 750-hole air core drilling programme at its Illaara Gold Project.

Auric Mining (ASX:AWJ) reported a net profit before tax of $28 million for the half year ended June 30.

Dundas Minerals (ASX:DUN) has secured exploration licence E38/4002 covering approximately 270km2 in Western Australia.

ABx Group (ASX:ABX) has commenced a rare earth exploration drilling programme across its tenements in northern Tasmania.

Australia's corporate watchdog has concluded its investigation into Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN).

Tivan (ASX:TVN) completed a 58-hole reverse circulation drilling programme for 5,884m at its 100%-owned Sandover Fluorite Project.

Altair Minerals (ASX:ALR) has initiated maiden reverse circulation drilling across its South Oko and North Peters prospects.

Greenvale Energy (ASX:GRV) has defined a north-south trending target at the Powers Prospect.

West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE) secured $6 million in firm commitments via a share placement to fast-track exploration at its Elizabeth Hill Project.

Haranga Resources (ASX:HAR) appointed Patrick Mutz as Managing Director and CEO, effective Sept. 1.

Regener8 Resources (ASX:R8R) has appointed Dave Malesic as Managing Director and CEO, effective Sept. 1.

American Tungsten & Antimony (ASX:AT4) has appointed Metso Finland Oy to undertake an FEL1 concept study.