Latest Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) News

Pursuit Minerals is set to acquire a 100% stake in the high-grade Sascha Marcelina gold-silver project in Argentina’s prolific Deseado Massif, backed by a $4.04 million capital raise to fund aggressive exploration.

Pursuit Minerals has achieved a key milestone with its first high-purity lithium carbonate production at its pilot plant in Argentina, setting the stage for commercial development of its Rio Grande Sur project. The company is streamlining its focus on Argentina, advancing feasibility studies and strategic acquisitions amid a supportive mining environment.

Pursuit Minerals has issued over 8.5 million placement options and additional shares to directors following shareholder approval, setting the stage for potential capital inflows through option exercises by mid-2027.

Pursuit Minerals has responded to ASX queries following a notable jump in its share price and trading volumes, confirming no undisclosed information is driving the activity and affirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Pursuit Minerals has withdrawn its previously stated 5,000 tonnes per annum lithium production target, clarifying it was an aspirational figure not compliant with ASX rules. The company urges investors to avoid relying on this figure for investment decisions.

Pursuit Minerals has dispatched high-purity lithium carbonate samples from its Argentine pilot plant to potential partners, advancing feasibility studies for a 5,000tpa operation while exploring strategic acquisitions in precious and base metals.

Pursuit Minerals has reported a remarkable 339% increase in lithium resources at its Rio Grande Sur project in Argentina, alongside plans to commence lithium carbonate production by Q1 2025. The company is also actively pursuing acquisitions and reviewing its gold assets amid tight cost controls.