Latest Geochemical Sampling News

Zinc of Ireland NL advances its strategic footprint with an 80% earn-in at the Mt Clere Project in WA, preparing for imminent drilling, while rationalizing its Irish tenements and exiting Canadian assets.

Golden State Mining has received key approvals for a targeted 1,000m air-core drilling program at its Southern Cross East project, aiming to test a robust gold-in-soil anomaly. Meanwhile, encouraging rock chip results from the Canning Hill Gold Project reinforce the company’s growing exploration momentum in Western Australia.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Diablo Resources has unveiled a high-grade copper discovery at its newly acquired Phoenix Copper Project near the prolific Lisbon Valley Mine in Utah, with initial rock samples returning up to 45.7% copper and 219 g/t silver. The company is advancing exploration with drilling planned for 2025.

Adavale Resources is set to launch a detailed geochemical survey at its Ashes and Myalls prospects within the Parkes Project, aiming to refine drilling targets in a highly prospective gold-copper region.

Future Metals NL has confirmed a significant copper-nickel mineralised intrusion extending 4.5km at its Eileen Bore Prospect, marking a major step forward in its exploration campaign.

Altair Minerals has identified a fourth significant copper porphyry system, Irka Sur, at its Venatica West project in Peru, revealing extensive copper mineralization and hinting at a new regional copper belt.

Sipa Resources has swiftly initiated ground exploration at its newly acquired Tunkillia North gold project, signalling a focused push into a highly prospective South Australian gold district. The company’s methodical approach includes infill calcrete sampling and plans for targeted drilling across multiple projects.

Scorpion Minerals has expanded its footprint in the Murchison Gold Province through a strategic farm-in and joint venture agreement with E79 Gold Mines, aiming to earn a 70% stake in the Jungar Flats Gold Project. Supported by a $1.5 million placement, the company is poised to commence drilling on high-grade targets imminently.

Australian Mines Limited reports robust assay results from its auger drilling campaign at the Jequie Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, highlighting significant TREO concentrations and promising targets for further exploration.

Hamelin Gold has identified a significant 500-metre gold anomaly at its Ularring Gold Project using advanced soil sampling technology, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign starting in March 2025.