Latest Clean Energy Transition News

Australian Critical Minerals is set to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a 4 km hydrothermal system with promising high-sulphidation epithermal gold-silver potential. Drilling starts March 31, 2026, following extensive geophysical and geological groundwork.

Godolphin Resources has revealed a significant 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds Project through the integration of gravity recoverable gold processing, potentially enhancing the project’s already robust economics.

Pilot Energy has locked in a $25 million equity subscription facility with US-based LDA Capital, aiming to fast-track its carbon storage and data centre projects while reducing funding risks.

Xenora Minerals announces the resignation of Managing Director Will Dix effective 31 March 2026, with the board initiating a search for his replacement as part of governance renewal.

Jade Gas Holdings has completed its appraisal program for the TTCBM Project in Mongolia, setting the stage for regulatory approvals and commercial development of a major domestic gas resource.

Pilot Energy is advancing Australia’s first Direct Air Capture demonstration facility at its Cliff Head site, aiming to start operations by mid-2026 and pave the way for a large-scale carbon removal plant.

Black Canyon Limited (ASX, BCA) has unveiled promising exploration results and positive scoping studies for its manganese and iron projects in Western Australia, positioning itself as a key emerging developer in the sector.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports breakthrough metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra project, doubling heap leach irrigation rates and achieving around 70% recovery of key magnet rare earth elements. These advances promise faster production timelines and lower costs ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

Xenora Minerals has identified a significant new lithium anomaly at its Dudley Lithium Project in South Australia, using improved geochemical sampling methods. The company plans to commence drilling in June 2026 to test these promising targets.

Aura Energy has successfully raised A$20 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, aiming to accelerate development at its Tiris Uranium Project amid rising global uranium demand.

Aura Energy advances its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania and secures strategic investment for its Häggån Polymetallic Project in Sweden following the lifting of Sweden’s uranium mining ban.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.