Latest Exploration And Development News

D3 Energy has secured formal acceptance of its Production Right Application for the ER315 permit in South Africa, marking a pivotal step toward production. The company also broadened its portfolio with new helium and hydrogen permits in Australia and began trading on the US OTCQX market.

Lightning Minerals has launched its inaugural drilling campaign at the Mt Turner gold and silver project in Queensland, backed by a fresh A$2 million capital raise. Meanwhile, exploration advances across its lithium assets in Brazil signal a multi-commodity growth strategy.

Titan Minerals reports robust drilling results at its Dynasty Gold and Linderos Copper projects, alongside a $10 million strategic investment from Lingbao Gold International to accelerate development.

Conico Ltd has announced an 8-for-1 security consolidation affecting both ordinary shares and options, with a significant adjustment to the option exercise price set to take effect in December 2025.

Encounter Resources has raised A$25 million through an institutional placement to fast-track its Aileron niobium-REE project and expand copper exploration across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Vital Metals has raised A$6.8 million through a strategic placement and refreshed its board to accelerate development of its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, with further funding pending shareholder approval.

Iltani Resources has announced its first JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Orient East Silver-Indium deposit, significantly expanding the total resource base of its Orient Project in Northern Queensland.

Aurum Resources has announced a significant 50% increase in gold resources at its Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, alongside ongoing aggressive drilling and a strong financial position following a $35.6 million strategic placement.

Emerald Resources NL reports steady gold output at its Okvau Gold Mine alongside significant resource upgrades at its Dingo Range and Memot projects, underpinning a robust growth trajectory.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has completed acquisition of full mineral rights at its Prospect Hill Tin Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate at the promising South Ridge prospect. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration across South Australia while strengthening its board.

Kingston Resources Limited reported a robust cash position of A$31 million at the end of September 2025, supported by significant investing inflows and prudent financing activity.

Kingston Resources reported a 10% revenue increase to $15.8 million in Q1 FY26, driven by higher gold and silver output and successful flotation plant commissioning. Underground mining preparations are advancing, setting the stage for a production ramp-up.