Latest Exploration And Development News

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.

Cyclone Metals has forged a strategic partnership with Vale S.A. to fund and develop its Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada, marking a major step towards mining decision. The company also completed pilot production of high-grade direct reduction pellets, underscoring the project's technical promise.

Labyrinth Resources has reported robust progress in its December 2024 quarter, highlighted by promising high-grade gold drilling results at Comet Vale, strategic acquisitions consolidating its portfolio, and a well-supported $19.5 million capital raise to fund expansion.

Australian Mines Limited reports a substantial increase in scandium mineral resources at its Flemington project and progresses its maiden drilling programs in Brazil, positioning itself for growth amid challenging nickel and cobalt markets.

ADX Energy reported steady production with 218 BOEPD and A$2.3 million revenue in Q4 2024, while progressing exploration in Austria and securing a new gas permit offshore Italy.

Carnavale Resources has reported significant drilling success at its Kookynie Gold Project, extending known high-grade gold lodes and discovering a new lode, Tiptoe, with promising mineralisation. The company is advancing exploration and development plans while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its focus on gold.

InVert Graphite Limited has secured shareholder approval for a transformative acquisition of a Tanzanian graphite project and rebranded from Dominion Minerals, positioning itself for a strategic relisting on the ASX.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation Limited is set to unlock value by spinning out its Australian gas assets into Eastern Gas Limited, offering shareholders free shares in the new entity. The move positions Eastern Gas to capitalize on strong East Coast gas market demand with an anticipated $8–10 million IPO.

McLaren Minerals is set to begin a six-week drilling campaign at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia, aiming to boost resource confidence and explore deposit extensions.

Jupiter Energy Limited reported a net operating cash inflow of $776,000 for the December 2024 quarter, maintaining a solid cash position despite heavy exploration expenditures.

Emmerson Resources has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its White Devil deposit, adding nearly 490,000 ounces of high-grade gold and expanding the Tennant Creek resource base by 130% to 866,000 ounces. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated development and potential reclassification of the deposit under the joint venture with Pan African Resources.

Rox Resources has completed its $27 million capital raising with the final tranche of shares issued to institutional investors and company directors, signaling strong backing for its growth plans.