Latest Exploration And Development News

Blue Star Helium has successfully started helium production at its Galactica project in Colorado, positioning itself as America’s newest helium producer with sales targeted for early 2026. The company’s strategic joint venture and low-cost operations underpin a promising growth trajectory amid rising helium and CO₂ demand.

Unico Silver Limited has more than doubled its Share Purchase Plan to $10.32 million amid overwhelming demand, contributing to a combined $50 million capital raise to advance its Joaquin and Cerro Leon silver projects.

Pacgold’s initial drilling at the St George Project in Queensland confirms multiple thick zones of high-grade antimony, revealing a province-scale opportunity spanning over 20km. With further assays pending, the project positions Pacgold strategically in a critical and constrained antimony market.

High-Tech Metals has intersected visible gold in multiple zones at its Wagtail deposit, advancing drilling and development efforts toward a potential near-term mining decision.

African Gold Limited has reported significant step-out drilling results at its Blaffo Guetto deposit in Côte d’Ivoire, extending gold mineralisation beyond previous estimates and reinforcing the project’s scale and potential under new Montage Gold ownership.

Invictus Energy has completed the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement process for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for significant gas exploration and development in Zimbabwe.

Strata Minerals Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its $1.175 million capital raising, issuing over 55 million shares to investors. The company now awaits shareholder approval to complete the remaining funding.

FAR Limited has agreed to promptly pay Woodside Energy a $6 million claim related to the 2021 sale of its interest in the RSSD Project, with a potential refund if Woodside recovers disputed costs from Senegal authorities.

Ariana Resources has locked in a strategic A$11 million investment from Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services to accelerate development at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe. This deal includes equity funding, technical services, and a board appointment, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Nova Minerals has priced a US$20 million NASDAQ offering to fund exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, signaling a key step forward for the company’s growth ambitions.

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.