Mining giants intensify exploration across NSW's 700km Lachlan Fold Belt
Mining majors are intensifying exploration across New South Wales's Lachlan Fold Belt, one of Australia's richest mineral zones spanning over 700 kilometres. Newmont, Evolution Mining, and AngloGold Ashanti are drilling deeper as copper prices soar and juniors like Waratah Minerals and Kuniko Limited report exceptional gold and silver grades.
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Published 19 Oct 2026, 00:35 UTC · Updated 19 Oct 2026, 00:40 UTC
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