Latest Exploration And Evaluation News

Maronan Metals has successfully completed its 2024 drilling program, delivering robust silver-lead assay results that reinforce the resource model and accelerate mine development studies. The company is on track for a resource update in April 2025 and progressing key permitting milestones.

Evolution Energy Minerals has initiated siteworks at its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, appointed George Donne as CEO, and identified a promising new copper-lead-zinc prospect, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision in 2025.

ActivEX Limited reported robust exploration progress in Q4 2024, highlighted by significant high-grade gold intercepts at Mt Hogan and the securing of a rare earth elements tenement at Doonkuna. The company maintains a cautious cash position supported by a substantial loan facility.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited reported a net cash outflow for the December quarter, offset by a $4.1 million entitlement offer and additional funding commitments to sustain exploration activities.

Sunshine Metals Limited reported a $179,000 net cash outflow from operating activities in the December 2024 quarter, with cash reserves standing at $1.5 million. The company is actively exploring funding options to sustain its exploration programs amid fluctuating cash flows.

Lefroy Exploration has reported significant mineral resource upgrades at Burns Central and Mt Martin, alongside a strategic exclusivity agreement with BML Ventures to develop the Lucky Strike Gold Project.

Lefroy Exploration Limited reported a modest net cash decrease in the December quarter, ending with $3.24 million in cash reserves and nearly four quarters of funding available. The company continues to invest heavily in exploration activities despite operating cash outflows.

Vulcan Energy Resources reported a robust cash position of €97 million at the end of 2024 despite significant cash outflows driven by exploration and development activities. The company’s strong liquidity is supported by unused financing facilities, positioning it well for upcoming operational demands.

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

Lycaon Resources completes its first drilling program at the Stansmore Nb-REE target, revealing modest mineralization, while reinforcing its leadership with key board appointments and planned capital injections.

Loyal Lithium Limited has consolidated its position in North America’s lithium sector through a key acquisition and promising exploration results, positioning itself strongly for 2025.

IRIS Metals has completed key drilling programs at its South Dakota lithium projects and successfully raised $8 million, positioning itself to deliver its maiden mineral resource estimate for the Beecher Project in early 2025.