Latest Exploration And Development News

Blue Star Helium has commenced drilling the Jackson 2 well at its Galactica helium project in Colorado, marking a key step in its ongoing development program. The well is progressing towards the Lyons Formation target with plans for flow testing and production tie-in.

Cyclone Metals has inked a binding agreement with Vale S.A. for up to USD 138 million to develop its Iron Bear Project in Canada, marking a significant step forward with successful pilot production runs of high-grade iron concentrates and pellets.

Haranga Resources has acquired the Lincoln Gold Project in California, boasting historic production of ~3.4 million ounces and a current indicated and inferred resource of 286,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration in Senegal and completes a $1.14 million capital raise.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

Vulcan Energy Resources reported a €12.8 million net cash outflow from operations in Q1 2025 but maintains strong liquidity with nearly €79 million in cash and €10 million in unused credit facilities.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

RTG Mining has locked in a US$30 million financing facility with Glencore to fund the initial stage of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, while advancing exploration and development at its Chanach and Panguna projects.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

PVW Resources reports strong drilling results at its Capão Bonito rare earth project in Brazil, with Total Rare Earth Oxide grades reaching up to 3,267 ppm, while preparing for further exploration campaigns across its Brazilian hubs.

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.

Cauldron Energy reports a maiden inferred uranium resource of 11.1 million pounds at Manyingee South, boosting total Yanrey Project resources by 35%. The company also expands its footprint with six new tenements, positioning itself strongly amid a bullish uranium market.