Latest Exploration And Development News

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Altair Minerals has announced the acquisition of the Venatica Copper Project in Peru, a district-scale opportunity boasting high-grade copper mineralisation and strategic proximity to world-class mines. This move significantly expands Altair's portfolio with promising exploration potential in a globally significant copper belt.

Battery Age Minerals has successfully raised $1.5 million through a placement to advance its newly acquired El Aguila Project in Santa Cruz, aiming to unlock significant gold and silver potential.

Peak Minerals has revealed promising assay results from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting a significant rutile and heavy mineral discovery. The company also announces a new CEO appointment and a $2 million entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Rapid Lithium Limited has closed its partially underwritten entitlement offer, raising $53,860 with 37 applications, and is now working to place the remaining shortfall by April 2025.

Aeris Resources reported steady copper equivalent production and improved cost management in Q2 FY25, overcoming operational challenges at Tritton. The company advances resource development and feasibility studies, positioning for growth.

Viridis Mining and Minerals Limited has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its shares pending a capital raising announcement, signaling a pivotal moment for the company.

Top End Energy has completed its acquisition of Serpentine Energy, securing a strategic natural hydrogen project in Kansas and gearing up for exploration drilling in the second half of 2025.

Echelon Resources has extended the condition precedent date for its Gas Supply Agreement with Arafura Rare Earths to 31 March 2025, signaling a cautious but steady approach to project timelines.

Tartana Minerals is advancing talks to access the Mungana Processing Plant, potentially unlocking a significant processing capacity for its copper ore and reviving nearby mining operations.

Catalyst Metals Limited is ramping up exploration in the historically underexplored Plutonic Gold Belt, aiming to boost annual gold production from 110,000 to 200,000 ounces. With a robust cash position and a $40 million drilling program underway, the company is poised to unlock significant new resources.

Dreadnought Resources has inked a $1 million share subscription deal with Black Cat Syndicate, securing a pivotal development right for the Star of Mangaroon gold project and setting the stage for drilling to commence in early 2025.