Latest Desert Minerals (ASX:DSM) News

Desert Minerals reported strong gold soil anomalies at Mt Monger and completed drilling at Scotty Lithium, pending assays. A $1 million placement boosts cash to A$4.05 million, underpinning upcoming drilling and resource estimation.

Desert Minerals is kicking off a 1,000-metre RC drilling campaign at its Mt Monger Gold Project, targeting extensions to a 16,400-ounce inferred resource at the Providence Prospect. The project’s strategic location near operating mines and multiple untested targets underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

Desert Metals Limited has raised $1 million through a placement at a 2.9% premium, backing exploration at its Scotty Lithium and Monger Gold projects alongside new growth opportunities.

Desert Minerals has identified a significant north-northwesterly gold soil anomaly at its Mt Monger project, setting the stage for upcoming drilling to expand its existing JORC resource.

A boardroom shake-up and a fresh placement sparked the week’s biggest move, while critical minerals deals kept drawing buyers. Gold explorers also ran hard on drill hits, but several gapped stocks showed how fast early moves can fade.

Desert Minerals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Scotty Lithium Project in Nevada, aiming to define near-surface lithium mineralisation and support a maiden resource estimate. The project sits in a prolific lithium district adjacent to one of North America’s largest lithium deposits.

Desert Minerals Limited has successfully listed on the ASX following a $5 million IPO and is progressing exploration preparations for its gold and lithium projects in Australia and the USA. The company is set to commence drilling in early 2026, backed by a strong cash position and a cornerstone investment from Snow Lake Energy.