Latest Geochemistry News

PLC Resources has completed its first RC drilling at Rochefort, revealing anomalous gold and identifying a new structural corridor at Abbotts North. The company also raised $1.8 million to fund exploration at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North projects.

Rua Gold’s Auld Creek Project has qualified for New Zealand’s new Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024, promising a faster permitting timeline and reduced regulatory risk as the company advances toward mine development.

Lightning Minerals has executed a strategic reset focusing on Australian gold and critical minerals, securing $1.85 million to accelerate exploration at its flagship Mt Turner and Warby Tungsten projects. Key technical milestones include an independent petrology study validating Mt Turner's gold system and promising tungsten assay results at Warby.

AusQuest has confirmed a continuous 1.5km copper-gold mineralised corridor at its Cangallo project in Peru, with broad intercepts and emerging high-grade zones. Diamond drilling has begun, revealing significant vertical extent and setting the stage for deeper exploration.

Right Resources’ latest quarter reveals a promising new Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold System and high-grade tungsten discoveries at Tumbarumba, backed by a $2.7 million capital raise.

Augustus Minerals reported promising gold assay results at its Music Well project, alongside progress in Papua New Guinea exploration and a $2.5 million capital raise featuring Gold Fields’ backing.

Metal Hawk Limited has delivered strong gold intersections from its latest RC drilling at Leinster South, confirming high-grade zones at Thylacine and Tysons while preparing for expanded exploration activities.

Golden Globe Resources has confirmed copper-gold mineralisation at Queensland’s Dooloo Creek through Phase 1 drilling, validating its exploration model and commencing Phase 2 to target deeper, higher-grade zones.

Golden Dragon Mining has raised A$2.2 million through a strategic placement to Chengtun Gold, a subsidiary of Shanghai-listed Chengtun Mining Group, at a near 18% premium. The deal grants Chengtun a board seat and aims to accelerate exploration at the Cue Gold Project.

Solis Minerals has secured a strategic lithium asset in Brazil's Araçuaí–Salinas Lithium Valley and initiated drilling at Mandacaru, while advancing copper projects in Peru with fresh capital backing.

Prominence Energy has validated elevated helium and natural hydrogen levels in South Australia, backed by independent lab and satellite data, while securing $1.56 million to fund its next exploration phase targeting mid-2027 drilling.

Thor Energy reported a robust cash position of A$2.8 million at June 30, 2026, and confirmed natural hydrogen concentrations up to 3% at its HY-Range Project. The company awarded a fully funded 464 line-kilometre 2D seismic survey to Velseis, marking a key step towards drilling.