Latest Alaska News

Northern Star Resources is preparing for a leadership change as Managing Director Stuart Tonkin announces his intention to step down in the first quarter of FY27 after 13 years at the helm. The Board has initiated a global search to find his successor.

88 Energy is gearing up to drill its Augusta-1 exploration well in Alaska’s North Slope, targeting a stacked oil resource estimated at 133.7 million barrels gross unrisked. The company has secured key operational assets and is progressing farm-out talks to share drilling risks ahead of the planned Q1 2027 spud.

Nova Minerals CEO Christopher Gerteisen highlighted progress on the Estelle Project at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, emphasizing the company’s role in establishing a US domestic antimony supply chain backed by US$43.4 million in government funding.

88 Energy has upgraded its South Prudhoe Project prospective resources by 35%, adding a maiden Brookian reservoir estimate and increasing Ivishak resources by 44%, setting the stage for its high-impact Augusta-1 well in Alaska next year.

Pioneer Minerals has appointed Alaska Midnight Sun Drilling for its first reverse circulation drill campaign at the Springfield Tungsten, Gold and Gallium Project in Idaho, targeting high-grade multi-commodity mineralisation in Q3 2026.

88 Energy has locked in a fully earned 20% stake in Namibia's PEL 93, eliminating $15 million in future funding obligations and sharpening its exploration focus with new technical data and regional activity.

Nova Minerals has completed its largest-ever winter freight mobilization to Alaska’s Estelle Project, positioning the company to kickstart near-term antimony production under a US Department of War award.

Forte Energy has rapidly expanded its oil and gas exploration portfolio in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, acquiring over 156,000 acres including the billion-barrel Harrier Prospect and adjacent leases to Umiat Oil Field, while securing significant cost savings through lease fee suspensions.

Altitude Minerals reported encouraging aircore drill results at its Byrock Project in NSW, confirming copper-gold porphyry signatures and advancing a joint venture with Nimrod Resources. In Nevada, the company validated high-grade silver-gold targets at Firenze, readying a 2,600m RC drill program.

Nova Minerals has sent out its Scheme Booklet to shareholders and warrantholders, setting the stage for a May 29 vote on its proposed move from Australia to the US. The Independent Expert backs the scheme, and directors recommend approval.

88 Energy has amended its Participation Agreement with Burgundy Xploration, extending funding milestones to align with Burgundy’s US IPO process while securing US$400,000 in near-term payments and enhanced lease security. The Franklin Bluffs-1H well spud is now expected in Q1 2027, slightly delayed but underpinned by strong capital commitment.

Santos delivered a steady first quarter with production up 3% year-on-year, driven by Barossa's initial cargoes and Pikka phase 1 nearing first oil. Free cash flow held firm at $383 million, while a key Moomba optimisation project received final investment approval.