Latest Hydrogeology News

Patagonia Lithium’s Well 7 delivers strong porosity alignment between core and gamma surveys, with lithium levels near project averages. Preparations for Well 8 pump testing advance, while plans for Well 9 await regulatory approval.

American Uranium has launched extensive aquifer pump testing at its Lo Herma Mine Unit 1, reinforcing progress toward in-situ recovery development and feeding data into a Q4 2026 Scoping Study.

Coda Minerals is set to begin a focused reverse circulation drilling program at its Oakden prospect, aiming to validate historical shallow copper mineralisation and assess its potential as early mill feed for the Elizabeth Creek project.

Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has delivered a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its North Stanmore rare earth project, confirming a 47 Mt Probable Ore Reserve and strong economics underpinned by low capital intensity and a high-grade mineral resource.

Jindalee Lithium's US arm has cleared the last regulatory hurdle to begin a critical Phase 1 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, aiming to upgrade resource confidence and provide key data for project feasibility.

American Uranium has lifted its Lo Herma uranium resource to nearly 10 million pounds U3O8, with a 72% jump in Indicated Resources and a stronger base ahead of a Q4 2026 scoping study.

Encounter Resources has significantly extended the shallow, high-grade niobium mineralisation at its Emily deposit and confirmed thick, high-grade zones at Green within the Aileron Project. A 70,000m drilling campaign is underway, underpinning resource growth and development plans.

QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic funding package with QIC to fully finance its Mt Chalmers Definitive Feasibility Study, while completing a substantial drilling campaign at Mount Mackenzie and launching a major 10,000m drill program at Mt Chalmers.

Coda Minerals has delivered critical pre-feasibility study data and secured funding to push its Elizabeth Creek copper-silver project towards development milestones, including environmental approvals and expanded drilling.

Great Boulder Resources has completed its acquisition of the Peak Hill Gold Project, adding a 481,000-ounce resource and setting a course for near-term production. Concurrently, drilling at its Side Well project continues to expand a million-ounce resource, supported by a strong cash position and strategic partnerships.

Heavy Minerals Limited’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Port Gregory Garnet Project delivers a robust 24-year mine life with a maiden Ore Reserve and a post-tax NPV of A$322.8 million, highlighting a low-capital, high-return industrial mineral operation.

Encounter Resources has lifted its Aileron niobium resource by over half, hitting 120 million tonnes with robust metallurgical results, while advancing copper-gold drilling in WA and the NT.