Latest Exploration And Evaluation News

AustChina Holdings has completed the acquisition of Penwortham Exploration, gaining full control of promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania, and has commenced exploration activities in a prolific mining region.

Northern Minerals Limited reported a $5.8 million cash outflow from operations in Q1 2025 but bolstered its balance sheet with a $42.5 million equity raise, ending the quarter with nearly $30 million in cash.

Waratah Minerals Limited disclosed a quarterly cash outflow of AUD 1.757 million driven by exploration and staff costs, ending March 2025 with AUD 2.436 million in cash. The company plans a capital raise to sustain ongoing drilling at its Spur Project.

Anson Resources reports a successful pilot of Direct Lithium Extraction technology at its Green River project with 98% lithium recovery, while securing approvals for a 24-hole drilling program at its Yellow Cat Uranium-Vanadium project.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited reported a $3.2 million net cash outflow from operations in Q1 2025 but strengthened its balance sheet with a $4.52 million capital raising post-quarter.

Middle Island Resources completed analysis of its maiden drilling at the Georgina Project and secured three new exploration permits in Queensland, while renewing its board with two new directors post-quarter.

Genmin Limited reported a net cash outflow in operating and investing activities for Q1 2025 but bolstered liquidity with a $3 million shareholder loan, ending the quarter with nearly $2 million in cash and equivalents.

Octava Minerals reports promising high-grade antimony intercepts at Yallalong and confirms extensive rare earth and lithium mineralisation at Byro, with metallurgical testwork now underway.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment of its Mannar Heavy Mineral Project, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone. The company is also progressing tenure retention applications amid plans for further capital raising.

Desert Metals Limited has advanced its gold exploration in Côte d'Ivoire with extensive drilling programs at Tengrela South and Adzope, supported by a recent $3.25 million placement to fund ongoing activities.

Latitude 66 Limited’s March 2025 quarterly report highlights a compelling Scoping Study for its flagship KSB Gold-Cobalt Project in Finland, confirming strong economics and promising expansion potential. Concurrently, exploration advances at KSB North and Edjudina, alongside strategic corporate developments.

Cyclone Metals has inked a binding agreement with Vale S.A. for up to USD 138 million to develop its Iron Bear Project in Canada, marking a significant step forward with successful pilot production runs of high-grade iron concentrates and pellets.