Latest Geological Survey News

Resource Minerals International Ltd has acquired a 50% interest in a Saudi Arabian joint venture, gaining access to the highly prospective Shaib Marqan gold and base metals exploration licence. This move positions RMI to leverage Saudi Arabia’s expanding mining sector under Vision 2030 reforms.

Augustus Minerals advances exploration at its Music Well gold project near Leonora, revealing multiple mineralised corridors and promising gold nugget finds. The company plans drilling and soil sampling to test these high-potential targets.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a large copper-zinc system and uncovered a new gold-bismuth mineralisation style at its Northern Territory Oonagalabi Project, supported by government grants and ongoing exploration.

Dundas Minerals has significantly expanded its gold exploration footprint by acquiring a dominant 612km² tenement position in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt and received approvals for key drilling programs at its Kalgoorlie projects.

Alvo Minerals has progressed multiple prospects at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, secured $1.56 million through an entitlement offer, and expanded its mining services division, positioning itself for growth.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured retention licenses for four critical exploration areas and is progressing its Environmental Impact Assessment in Sri Lanka, while engaging government officials and local landowners to navigate regulatory hurdles.

Orpheus Uranium Limited has secured $1.25 million to fund its newly acquired Pirie Basin Project, marking a strategic shift towards active exploration across key uranium provinces in Australia.

Encounter Resources has announced a significant maiden mineral resource at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project and regained full ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and development.

New Frontier Minerals reports significant heavy rare earth discoveries at Harts Range and promising copper processing results at NWQ, backed by a $1.59 million capital raise.

Dundas Minerals has secured a substantial 612 square kilometre tenement package in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt, positioning itself as a key gold explorer in Western Australia’s northern goldfields.

Trigg Minerals has defined a substantial Exploration Target at its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, estimating up to 15.6 million tonnes of ore with significant antimony content. The company plans advanced exploration to convert this target into a formal resource.