Latest Geochemical Sampling News

Prodigy Gold NL is transitioning from exploration to development, underpinned by a robust scoping study at Hyperion and progressing approvals to restart mining at Twin Bonanza's Old Pirate mine.

Lodestar Minerals has taken a strategic step into Chile’s prolific copper belt by acquiring the Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project, consolidating over 22 square kilometres of tenure with a rich historical drilling record. The company plans maiden drilling in the second quarter of 2027, aiming to unlock potential along a six-kilometre porphyry corridor.

Bison Resources has identified additional widespread jasperoidal alteration and gossanous breccia at its Bald Peaks Project in Nevada, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale Carlin-type mineral system. Extensive rock chip and soil sampling programs are underway, with assay results pending and maiden drilling planned.

Dreadnought Resources has identified multiple strong gold-in-soil anomalies spanning a 20-kilometre strike at its Mangaroon Gold Project, marking the first modern gold exploration in this historically overlooked area.

AuKing Mining is set to acquire Green Exploration Limited, gaining full ownership of multiple Malawian projects rich in rare earths and copper, including the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths and Ngala Hill Copper/PGE assets.

Nelson Resources has completed a comprehensive soil sampling program at its Cinnamon Property in Nevada, affirming a high-grade copper-gold discovery at Sheba and prioritising the near-surface tungsten potential at Ophir.

Tarrina Resources (ASX:TR8) posted a $3.63 million loss for FY2026 as it ramped up exploration at its newly acquired gold and base metal projects following a $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Piastri Project adjacent to its Golden Range tenure for $1.5 million in shares, opening up a largely untested 15.2 km² area near the Ricciardo deposit for gold and antimony exploration.

Liberty Metals has locked in a four-year option to acquire a dominant 180km2 land package in Guyana’s rapidly consolidating Oko gold district, backed by a A$5 million placement to fund exploration.

Stelar Metals has reported exceptional high-grade tungsten assays from Phase 2 sampling at Hill of Leaders, with grades up to 15.7% WO3 extending mineralisation beyond previous footprints. The company is gearing up for its first 3,000m reverse circulation drilling program amid strong market conditions for tungsten.

Aruma Resources has significantly expanded its Tillex Copper-Silver Project in Ontario by acquiring 94 new claims, extending the copper trend to 2.4 kilometres and raising $3.5 million to accelerate exploration.

Patronus Resources’ first modern drilling at Davies No.2 in the Northern Territory yields significant shallow gold intercepts, validating historical data and setting the stage for expanded exploration across the Golden Dyke area.