Latest Exploration And Evaluation News

Legacy Minerals has significantly upgraded its Drake Project resource to 0.8 million ounces gold-equivalent and reported a robust Stage 1 Scoping Study, setting the stage for potential production growth. Exploration momentum continues across its NSW portfolio with ongoing drilling and geophysical surveys.

Arizona Lithium advances its Prairie Project with a pioneering commercial development plan for lithium brine extraction, regulatory approvals, and a $1.3 million capital raise to fund initial production.

Perpetual Resources has completed a transformational acquisition of three lithium projects in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming high-grade spodumene mineralisation and advancing drilling plans for Q2 2025. Metallurgical tests at its Raptor Rare Earth Project show strong recoveries of critical magnet rare earth elements.

Sunshine Metals reported a cash outflow for the March quarter driven by exploration activities but has bolstered its balance sheet with a $3 million placement, positioning itself for continued project development.

MRG Metals Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the granting of the Corridor Central mining licence in Mozambique and is progressing exploration and joint venture development, while metallurgical testwork in Zimbabwe signals potential new opportunities.

Nagambie Resources Limited reported a net cash outflow in Q1 2025 amid ongoing exploration spending, supported by a $3 million secured loan facility and plans for a share placement to fund future operations.

Charger Metals NL reported strong progress in its lithium and gold exploration during the March 2025 quarter, supported by Rio Tinto’s $1.1 million funding at Lake Johnston and the full acquisition of the Bynoe Lithium Project. High-grade lithium intersections and promising gold targets underpin its growth strategy.

Silver Mines Limited reports steady progress on its flagship Bowdens Silver Project and initiates diamond drilling at the Elsienora Gold Project, while navigating complex regulatory hurdles in New South Wales.

Jade Gas Holdings has successfully drilled two production wells at Mongolia’s Red Lake gas field, confirming significant coal bed methane potential and preparing for imminent production. The company is advancing commercialisation talks with CNG manufacturers to capitalise on early gas flows.

Waratah Minerals has reported significant drilling results that extend shallow epithermal gold mineralisation along the 2km Spur Gold Corridor in New South Wales, alongside a full renewal of its key exploration licence through 2031.

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.