Latest In Situ Recovery News

Cauldron Energy has announced a major uranium resource upgrade at its Yanrey Project in Western Australia, now exceeding 55 million pounds of uranium oxide. Backed by strong project economics and fully funded drilling for 2026, the company is poised to capitalise on the global nuclear resurgence amid ongoing policy challenges.

Cauldron Energy has reported a significant 32% increase in uranium resources at its Yanrey Uranium Project, highlighted by a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Manyingee North and an upgraded resource at Manyingee South.

Alligator Energy is progressing its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia into trial production, supported by strong project economics and promising exploration potential. The company targets first uranium production by 2030/31 while derisking operations through a Field Recovery Trial.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Axel REE is fast-tracking field recovery trials at its Caladão Project, leveraging proven in situ recovery methods and a rare gallium resource to position itself uniquely in the critical minerals space.

American Uranium has launched its 2026 drilling campaign at the Lo Herma ISR uranium project in Wyoming, aiming to expand and upgrade its mineral resource ahead of key updates this year.

Axel REE Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, achieving over 96% recovery of magnetic rare earth oxides using hydrochloric acid leaching. This milestone supports a dual-path development strategy combining low-cost in situ recovery with a longer-term acid leach option.

American Uranium Limited has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQB Venture Market, enhancing liquidity and accessibility for North American investors. This move supports the company’s strategy to expand its U.S. shareholder base and increase visibility for its flagship uranium project in Wyoming.

American Uranium has restarted drilling at its Lo Herma ISR uranium project in Wyoming, aiming to expand and upgrade its existing 8.57 million pound resource ahead of key updates in 2026.

Cauldron Energy’s latest groundwater analysis at the Yanrey Uranium Project reveals low chloride and sulphate levels, affirming the site’s suitability for environmentally friendly in situ recovery uranium mining. This milestone supports the company’s plans to expand resources and advance towards production.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.