Latest Exploration And Development News

Anax Metals reports strong progress at its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project, confirming high copper and zinc recoveries via scaled-up bioleaching tests and advancing negotiations with multiple strategic partners. A new tenement application near a major gold deposit further expands its Pilbara footprint.

Nex Metals Explorations Ltd reported steady progress on its Kookynie Tailings Project, completed capital raisings, and is exploring new gold opportunities overseas, signaling a strategic growth phase.

Celsius Resources has locked in a USD 76.4 million bridge loan from the Philippine sovereign wealth fund to advance early development of its flagship MCB copper-gold project, while raising A$3.3 million through a share placement to bolster its balance sheet.

Conrad Asia Energy has secured a pivotal Gas Sales Agreement with Indonesia’s state utility PLN, linking Mako gas prices to the Indonesian Crude Price and advancing its farmout strategy while increasing its stake in the Duyung PSC to 91.5%.

Hawthorn Resources has updated its Anglo Saxon gold project with a revised pit optimisation study reflecting higher gold prices and plans an 8,000m drilling program to de-risk mining. Meanwhile, the company converted its Mt Bevan equity stake to a 1% FOB royalty, positioning for future value from premium magnetite production.

White Energy Company Limited has marked significant progress in its mining exploration and coal technology divisions during the March 2025 quarter, including achieving a key farm-in milestone and raising $3.7 million net from an entitlement offer.

EQ Resources delivered robust operational gains in Q3 FY2025, boosting mining volumes and processing throughput while advancing key plant upgrades and securing significant funding.

Arcadia Minerals is gearing up for a significant drilling campaign at its Karibib Copper Gold Project while navigating a competitive funding process for the Swanson Tantalum Mine. Strategic partnerships remain central to the company’s growth plans amid cautious lithium market conditions.

Coppermoly Limited has secured $1.75 million in capital, appointed geologist Dickson Leah as CEO, and uncovered significant magnetic anomalies at its Mt Isa prospects, setting the stage for test drilling in Q2 2025.

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

Arcadia Minerals has obtained a $150,000 convertible loan facility to maintain working capital and advance development and joint ventures across its key mining projects in Namibia.

Toro Energy has completed a re-optimisation of its Lake Maitland mining pit at the Wiluna Uranium Project, integrating updated uranium and vanadium resource estimates and rising cost assumptions. The company is progressing a scoping study update while engaging with native title groups, positioning itself amid strengthening uranium market conditions.