Latest Exploration And Development News

Invictus Energy has reached a pivotal milestone by finalising the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for exploration and appraisal drilling in Zimbabwe in 2026. Meanwhile, the company has ended its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings and is actively pursuing new funding avenues.

Bellavista Resources has appointed a new leadership team and completed a detailed LiDAR survey over its Edmund Basin projects, setting the stage for targeted exploration and bioleaching test work.

Burley Minerals is progressing its Cane Bore Iron Project with planned drilling following heritage surveys, while reviewing its Chubb Lithium Project strategy amid rising lithium prices. The company also relinquished its Yerecoin Iron Project due to legal challenges.

Nex Metals Explorations advances its Kookynie Gold Tailings project while negotiating a potential divestment of its Arika Joint Venture stake and exploring strategic gold opportunities in Egypt's Eastern Desert.

Stavely Minerals has initiated an updated 2026 Scoping Study for its Stavely Project, reflecting significantly improved metal prices and exploration results that extend gold mineralisation across multiple prospects.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, signalling a significant step forward in supplying high-value quartz to advanced technology markets.

ADX Energy reported a 24% drop in production due to mechanical issues but is advancing well workovers and new drilling, supported by a $3.5 million capital raise and plans for a dual listing in Oslo.

Accent Resources NL reports steady progress on its Magnetite Range Project pre-feasibility study, confirming high-grade magnetite concentrate, while maintaining stable gold resources at Norseman and holding nearly $10 million in cash.

Vertex Minerals has advanced its underground gold production at the Reward Gold Mine, commissioning tele-remote mining systems and securing $4.5 million in loan facilities to support its ramp-up phase.

Tennant Minerals has announced its first high-grade copper-gold Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bluebird discovery, alongside a new drilling program targeting gold extensions. The company also advances a regional processing alliance, setting the stage for further development.

State Gas Limited has independently certified a maiden 2P gas reserve of 30.2 PJ at its Rolleston West Project, underpinning plans for a 10TJ/day gas development. The company also raised $3.2 million through convertible notes to accelerate pre-development activities.