Latest Exploration And Development News

Altamin Limited has initiated a 45 for 100 accelerated pro-rata entitlement offer at $0.025 per share to raise up to AUD 6.46 million, supporting its Lazio and Gorno projects in Italy. The offer includes a strong institutional backing and opens to eligible retail shareholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Invictus Energy has deferred the settlement of a significant AU$37.8 million placement to align with its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings, advancing the development of its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, including a standout 1m at 152.35 g/t gold. The company is expanding its drilling fleet and advancing towards major resource updates and a pre-feasibility study.

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for Stage 1 production at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure for commissioning by the end of 2026. The project will begin with tailings reprocessing before transitioning to fresh ore mining.

Metal Bank Limited has signed a binding agreement to acquire key gold assets from Hastings Technology Metals, marking a significant expansion of its Western Australian portfolio. Drilling has already commenced at the Whiteheads Project’s Seven Leaders prospect, signaling early progress.

Hastings Technology Metals has signed a binding agreement to sell its gold assets to Metal Bank Limited in a share-and-cash deal, marking a strategic pivot towards rare earths and niobium development.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

Warriedar Resources Limited (ASX, WA8) has moved closer to acquisition by Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX, CMM) through a court-approved scheme offering Warriedar shareholders a significant premium. The transaction promises exposure to Capricorn's producing assets and diversification benefits.

Pure Resources has completed the acquisition of the Garnet Hills garnet project in Western Australia, marking a significant step towards developing one of the world’s few hard-rock garnet mines.

United Overseas Australia Ltd has completed its acquisition of a prime land parcel in Ho Chi Minh City, setting the stage for a major Grade A office development that aligns with Vietnam’s growing financial hub ambitions.

Encounter Resources has announced an initial inferred copper resource of 2.9 million tonnes at 0.8% copper at its Yeneena Project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential of the extensive Parbo copper system and setting the stage for further drilling in 2026.

Zenith Minerals has raised A$7.65 million through a strategic placement with Ida Metal Investments, strengthening its cash position to fast-track drilling at its Dulcie and Red Mountain gold projects.