Latest Exploration And Development News

Resolute Mining delivered a solid 2024 with record cash flows and slightly higher gold production, but faces rising costs from Mali’s new Mining Code and a $160 million government settlement. The company plans lower 2025 output as Mako mining winds down, focusing on cash flow and exploration.

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited reported a 150% increase in ore mined and a 13.4% rise in gold production for the December 2024 quarter, marking its third consecutive quarter of growth. Despite some challenges with grade control and cost guidance, the company anticipates further production and efficiency gains.

GTi Energy has completed drilling two of three groundwater monitoring wells at its Lo Herma ISR Uranium Project, progressing critical infrastructure ahead of aquifer testing and resource development.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, including a standout 1m at 150.50 g/t Au. The company is embarking on an ambitious 100,000m drilling campaign in 2025 to expand its resource base beyond the current 1.59Moz.

Tesoro Gold reports its highest-ever gold assay at the Ternera Deposit alongside a strategic dual listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and a strong cash position.

Patagonia Lithium Limited reports a maiden mineral resource estimate of 717,000 tonnes of lithium metal equivalent and advances exploration in Argentina and Brazil, while navigating critical funding negotiations to support its 2025 growth plans.

OD6 Metals reports a transformative quarter with the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project revealing high-grade copper assays, alongside promising metallurgical advances at its Splinter Rock rare earths project. The company enters 2025 with strong cash reserves and active exploration programs.

Top End Energy Limited reported a net cash outflow in its December quarter, reducing its cash reserves to $2.76 million and leaving funding for just over two and a half quarters. The company’s cash flow dynamics highlight the ongoing financial pressures typical in early-stage oil and gas exploration.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) advanced its uranium exploration footprint in South Australia with a key asset acquisition and bolstered its balance sheet through a $2.46 million capital raise during the December 2024 quarter.

Sandfire Resources reported a 5% increase in copper equivalent production for H1 FY25, alongside a reduction in injury rates and operating costs at its Motheo operation. The company secured key approvals for a new tailings facility at MATSA, underpinning long-term growth.

NGX Limited reports significant progress in its uranium exploration in Namibia and graphite development in Malawi, alongside strategic leadership changes and a strong financial position.

Rumble Resources has unveiled a significant resource upgrade at its Western Queen Project alongside a strategic joint venture to fast-track gold production, while advancing metallurgical progress at its Earaheedy zinc project.