Latest Geological Mapping News

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Perpetual Resources has launched a systematic exploration program across its key lithium projects in Brazil, aiming to expand on recent high-grade discoveries and define new drill targets.

SQX Resources has secured an 80% stake in two historically rich gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona, backed by a $2 million placement to accelerate exploration. This marks the company's strategic entry into the North American precious metals arena.

Liberty Metals has secured an option to acquire three strategically located critical mineral projects in Brazil, targeting high-purity rutile and rare earth elements. This move positions the company in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with promising exploration upside.

Santana Minerals reports robust assay results from its RAS North drilling program, confirming strong grade continuity and potential resource upgrades. Concurrently, the RINA drilling reveals a fertile, largely untested gold system along the Rise and Shine Shear Zone, hinting at significant regional expansion opportunities.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

Siren Gold has kicked off a significant 6,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Sams Creek Gold Project in New Zealand, aiming to upgrade and expand its existing 824,000-ounce resource. This marks a critical phase ahead of key milestones including a mining permit decision and an updated scoping study.

DY6 Metals has launched a 91-hole auger drilling campaign at its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon, aiming to fast-track resource definition following promising surface rutile grades.

Dynamic Metals has won a $175,000 co-funding grant from the WA Government to advance diamond drilling at its promising Cognac West gold and copper prospect, part of the Widgiemooltha Project.

Kuniko Limited has launched fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting significant precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals ventures in Europe.

Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.

Golden Mile Resources is advancing exploration at its Aurora Gold Prospect in Arizona, launching detailed geological mapping and soil sampling to refine high-grade gold targets ahead of maiden drilling.