Latest Exploration And Development News

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited reported significant cash outflows in its June quarter, offset by a recent $10 million share placement aimed at supporting its Blackjack Milling gold project development.

Native Mineral Resources has completed its first gold pour at the Blackjack Gold Project, marking a key milestone as it advances toward full production ramp-up in August 2025. The company also secured a $10 million placement to support its growth plans.

Estrella Resources has made significant strides in its maiden manganese drilling campaign in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade mineralisation and advancing a major limestone marketing agreement with an Indonesian partner.

Juno Minerals has agreed to sell its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project for A$6 million cash plus a 2% royalty, while maintaining focus on its flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project. The transaction strengthens Juno’s cash position and sets the stage for renewed development efforts.

Black Dragon Gold progresses its Salave Gold Project’s strategic investment application amid positive community support and reports a stable cash position at quarter-end.

Nex Metals Explorations has moved closer to finalising a joint project agreement for its Kookynie Tailings Project while navigating leadership changes and securing fresh capital to fund growth.

Ballard Mining has kicked off an extensive drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold resources at the Baldock deposit and advancing exploration across multiple high-priority targets.

Beach Energy reported a 9% rise in FY25 production to 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent and a 13% increase in sales revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong basin performances and the Waitsia LNG project. However, a significant $674 million impairment charge due to lower commodity prices and reserves revision at Beharra Springs tempers the upbeat results.

Finder Energy has fast-tracked its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil field development in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, advancing key engineering design by 12 months and targeting a final investment decision in 2026. The company also strengthened its financial position with a $6 million placement, supporting ongoing exploration and development activities across its diverse portfolio.

Latitude 66 Limited has agreed to sell its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Joint Venture to Carnaby Resources for A$6 million, combining cash and shares. This strategic move frees up capital for Lat66 to focus on its exploration projects in Western Australia and Finland.

Horizon Minerals reported a solid cash position of A$15.7 million at the end of June 2025, supported by a US$5 million convertible loan facility, providing a runway of approximately 6.5 quarters at current spending levels.

CuFe Ltd advances its Tennant Creek copper-gold project with a robust Orlando open pit scoping study and promising high-grade iron ore assays from Camp Creek, while exploring funding options to support ongoing development.