Latest Exploration And Development News

Megado Minerals has secured an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in a significant copper project in Spain and entered a strategic exploration deal for rare earths in the US, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals supply.

Benz Mining has completed its acquisition of the Glenburgh and Mt Egerton gold projects in Western Australia from Spartan Resources, marking a strategic expansion with Spartan becoming a significant shareholder and board participant.

McLaren Minerals has successfully raised $1.5 million through a shortfall placement, bolstering its efforts to advance the Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Mineral Sands Project in Western Australia.

Bougainville Copper Limited has appointed Johnny Patterson Auna as its permanent CEO, marking a key leadership milestone as the company prepares to ramp up operations at the Panguna mine project.

Cassius Mining Limited has successfully raised $1 million through a share placement to fund its Soalara project in Madagascar and ongoing litigation in Ghana, signaling a strategic push in key operational areas.

Invictus Energy has successfully renewed its SG 4571 licence in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin for an additional three years, enabling continued exploration and development at the Mukuyu gas discovery.

PhosCo has formally secured the Sekarna phosphate exploration permit in Tunisia, marking the first time the Tunisian Government has granted a phosphate permit 100% to a foreign investor. This milestone follows the recent approval of the Gassaat project and a strategic MoU with Tunisian authorities and the EBRD.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed the sale of its 49% stake in PEP 169, receiving $6.5 million and securing a 4% royalty on future production. The company now shifts focus to advancing drilling at its Wombat and Trifon/Gangell fields in the Gippsland Basin.

Wia Gold has reported compelling assay results from recent drilling at its Kokoseb Gold discovery in Namibia, revealing high-grade gold intercepts and announcing a significant ramp-up in exploration and development activities for 2025.

Advance Metals Limited has entered binding agreements to acquire significant interests in high-grade gold projects in Victoria, Australia, and a major silver project in Durango, Mexico, expanding its precious metals portfolio amid record metal prices.