Latest Exploration And Development News

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures A$11 million to complete feasibility studies and permitting for its Seymour Lithium Project, aiming for first ore in 2028 amid a recovering lithium market and strong Canadian support.

Strike Energy has successfully drilled the Walyering West-1 well, revealing a new conventional gas accumulation in the Perth Basin with promising reservoir characteristics and proximity to existing infrastructure.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its flagship Bekisopa iron ore project, a critical step toward development, but faces suspension from ASX quotation due to late reporting.

Redcastle Resources has cleared key regulatory hurdles at Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef, setting the stage for mining operations and potential first gold revenues in 2026 under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures.

Asara Resources has appointed CEO Matthew Sharples as Managing Director, underscoring his leadership as the company pushes ahead with exploration at its flagship Kada gold project in Guinea.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has taken major steps to commercialise its Steelpoortdrift project with a non-binding offtake deal with U.S. Vanadium and appointed Rand Merchant Bank to lead funding efforts.

Cavalier Resources has boosted the net present value of its Stage 1 Crawford Gold Project by 50% to A$77.2 million in an updated Pre-Feasibility Study, despite rising costs. The company secured a US$18.7 million gold sale agreement and raised $4 million to fund pre-production activities.

RareX Limited has advanced its rare earths ambitions by securing a key mining lease at Cummins Range, appointing a strategic board member, and raising $5 million to fund exploration and development.

Cobre Limited has secured majority control of the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile through a $60 million capital raise, marking its transition from explorer to producer. The company plans extensive drilling and operational upgrades to boost production and resource confidence.

Zenith Minerals has reported a significant milestone with a maiden 675,000-ounce JORC Inferred Mineral Resource at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, alongside deep drilling success at Red Mountain that extends mineralisation beyond 700 metres.

ACDC Metals (ASX: ADC) has acquired an option to earn full ownership of the Mount Jackson gold-silver project in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane district, backed by a $0.935 million placement and a planned $1.56 million rights issue to fund exploration.

Forte Energy has rapidly expanded its oil and gas exploration portfolio in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, acquiring over 156,000 acres including the billion-barrel Harrier Prospect and adjacent leases to Umiat Oil Field, while securing significant cost savings through lease fee suspensions.