Latest Development Studies News

Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate at Montezuma, revealing 8.2Moz AgEq of high-grade silver-antimony, alongside a new silver-zinc mineralisation system that broadens exploration potential.

Latitude 66 secures key exploration permits for its high-grade KSB gold-cobalt project in Finland and reports strong assay results from Laverton drilling in Western Australia, setting the stage for resource growth and development studies.

Sun Silver Limited is drilling to upgrade and grow resources at its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, while expanding its landholding to 15 kilometres with a strategic acquisition and staking. The company engages Ausenco for scoping studies, holding $23.1 million cash at quarter-end.

Hot Chili Limited is accelerating development at its La Verde copper-gold deposit in Chile, reporting strong drilling results and securing an additional US$15 million via an amended royalty agreement with OR Royalties. The company is progressing environmental assessments and pre-feasibility studies for the broader Costa Fuego project while maintaining a robust cash position.

Legacy Minerals has significantly expanded its Mt Carrington Mineral Resource Estimate to 47.9 million tonnes containing 1.6 million ounces gold-equivalent, boosting the Indicated category by 69% and setting the stage for an optimised scoping study.

High-Tech Metals has completed a major drilling program at Mt Fisher with promising early assays and delivered exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Wagtail, progressing both projects toward near-term production.

Leeuwin Metals has expanded its Marda Gold Project resource to 378,600 ounces, boosting Indicated ounces by 41% and Evanston ounces by 22%. The upgrade sets the stage for development studies and ongoing exploration.

Verity Resources has lifted its Monument Gold Project’s geological confidence by delivering a maiden Indicated Mineral Resource of 66,200 ounces and reported exceptional 97% gold recoveries at Waihi, underpinning development plans.

High-Tech Metals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Wagtail Gold Deposit, boosting geological confidence and underpinning ongoing development work.

WA1 Resources continues to hit strong niobium grades in infill drilling at its Luni Project, sharpening the focus for early mining years and keeping its Pre-Feasibility Study on track for late 2026.

Stanmore Resources bounced back from early-year weather disruptions with a 27% jump in ROM coal production in Q2 2026 and secured a refinancing deal that lowers debt costs and extends maturities, positioning the company for a robust second half.

West Cobar Metals made progress on its Salazar scandium and Cobar West copper projects during the June quarter, while deciding not to proceed with its Baxter Fluorspar acquisition and securing $1.05 million in new funding.