Latest Exploration And Development News

EAU Lithium, backed by Cosmos Exploration, has formalised a negotiation framework with Bolivia’s state lithium company YLB to explore industrial-scale lithium extraction using Vulcan Energy’s innovative technology.

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.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 1,543 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack Processing Plant, while progressing key operational and regulatory initiatives to optimise mining and processing activities.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.

Riversgold Limited has resolved all objections to its Mining Lease application for the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, paving the way for imminent lease approval and advancing its partnership with MEGA Resources.

Kinatico Limited has reported a strong first half for FY26, with revenue up 13% and profit more than doubling compared to the previous year. Despite the gains, the company has not declared any dividends.

North Stawell Minerals is broadening its gold exploration strategy beyond Victoria, aiming to capitalise on strong gold prices with a diversified Australian project pipeline.

Tempest Minerals has completed the sale of its Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals for $4.5 million in cash and shares, while retaining key iron ore rights. The deal includes potential milestone payments tied to future gold discoveries and mining progress.

Prospect Resources has raised A$45 million through a strategic equity placement to accelerate drilling and studies at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, aiming to expand its mineral resources and advance project development.

Kaiser Reef Limited has raised its production target at the Henty Gold Mine to 35,000 ounces per annum by late FY2027 while accelerating exploration and development activities at its Maldon Gold Project, all funded through operational cash flow.

Alicanto Minerals has completed its acquisition of the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an ambitious 50,000-metre drilling campaign aimed at expanding the existing 915,000-ounce gold resource.

Hot Chili Limited has reported further strong near-surface copper-gold drill results at its La Verde porphyry discovery in Chile, reinforcing the potential for a higher-grade starter pit within the Costa Fuego project. Visual mineralisation from deeper drilling suggests significant expansion of the high-grade core, with assays pending.