Latest Exploration And Development News

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.

Anson Resources secured key approvals to expand drilling at its Utah lithium projects, reported a maiden resource at its Western Australia base metals deposit, and raised $2.3 million in an oversubscribed share purchase plan.

Rincon Resources has identified a promising new copper target at its West Arunta project and is progressing mineral resource estimations at South Telfer, underpinning a busy exploration quarter with $3.342 million cash in hand.

Coda Minerals is set to launch a high-impact drilling campaign at its Emmie East prospect in February 2025, aiming to significantly expand the Emmie Bluff copper-cobalt-silver resource. Early results are expected within weeks, potentially reshaping the company’s resource base.

Dreadnought Resources has strategically acquired tenement E09/2383, consolidating its Mangaroon Gold Project and unlocking access to high-grade gold mineralisation at the Jailor target. This move sets the stage for intensified exploration activities starting February 2025.