Latest Geophysical Survey News

Lodestar Minerals has agreed to acquire a major heavy rare earth element project in Arizona, positioning itself near the US's only active rare earth mine amid tightening Chinese export controls. The $3.25 million placement backs immediate exploration plans.

TechGen Metals has identified a compelling Induced Polarisation (IP) chargeability target named 'Red Devil' at its Blue Devil Project in Western Australia, supported by high-grade copper and gold rock chip samples. This discovery adds a significant new dimension to the company's exploration efforts in the region.

Manhattan Corporation reveals exceptional surface assay results from its Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, highlighting untapped high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at the Quantum and Lotus prospects. The company plans maiden drilling in 2026 to further explore these promising targets beyond the known Jaws deposit.

Galileo Mining’s latest drilling at Norseman confirms significant palladium, platinum, and gold mineralisation over a 10km strike, underpinning plans for follow-up resource testing. The company remains well-capitalised to advance exploration.

Cooper Metals has secured cultural heritage clearance for its Ardmore North copper-gold prospect in Queensland, setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign. High-grade sampling results underpin the company’s confidence in this priority target within the expansive Mount Isa East project.

Ragnar Metals has secured an exclusive option to acquire up to 75% of the Harnäs Gold Project in Sweden, a historically productive site with promising high-grade gold mineralisation. The company plans immediate exploration activities to unlock further value.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million to accelerate exploration at its Belleterre copper-gold project in Quebec, supported by prominent investors including Matthew Latimore. Drilling is set to begin in December 2025, targeting high-grade mineralisation zones.

S2 Resources has ramped up exploration activities across multiple Australian projects, commencing diamond drilling at Warraweena and expanding ground at Jillewarra, while securing A$0.61 million through capital raisings and maintaining a robust cash position bolstered by a significant Valkea Resources investment.

Altair Minerals is significantly expanding its exploration efforts at the South Oko prospect in Guyana, doubling fieldwork to sharpen drill targets ahead of a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Terramin Australia progresses key mining projects including Tala Hamza zinc drilling and Kapunda copper testing, while awaiting a crucial appeal hearing for its Bird in Hand gold project.

iTech Minerals reports significant high-grade antimony, gold, and copper discoveries at its Reynolds Range Project, alongside the launch of a lithium joint venture with SQM. The company prepares for targeted drilling following promising geophysical surveys and soil sampling.