Latest Mineral Deposits News

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.

Mantle Minerals has completed the sale of Mt Roe Mining Pty Ltd for AUD 13.5 million, retaining key projects and identifying 11 new exploration targets at Yule River. A ground gravity survey is planned to refine 2026 drilling efforts.

White Energy’s subsidiary Amerod Resources has begun a core-drilling campaign at the Specimen Hill Project in Central Queensland, targeting promising copper and gold mineralisation. The program aims to validate historical data and expand geological understanding to guide future exploration.

Miramar Resources has exercised its option to acquire 100% of Exploration Licence E25/654, a strategic move linked to the sale of its Randalls Project to Future Battery Minerals. This acquisition reinforces Miramar's commitment to advancing its mineral exploration footprint in Western Australia.

Nordic Resources Ltd has initiated a 5,000m diamond drilling program at its Kopsa gold project in Finland, unveiling new magnetic targets and bolstering its senior management team. The company also raised over A$10 million in institutional capital, underpinning a combined gold equivalent resource of 1.23 million ounces across its Finnish assets.

TechGen Metals has expanded its exploration footprint at the Mt Boggola Project with two new high-potential copper-gold targets identified through a second stage IP survey. The company is poised to commence drilling pending final approvals.

Miramar Resources has secured a $250,000 government refund for its Bangemall geophysical survey, revealing promising Norilsk-style nickel-copper-PGE conductors. The company advances exploration and nears a JV deal with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania.

Lightning Minerals has reported promising high-grade gold and silver intersections from its initial drilling at the Mt Turner Project in Queensland, confirming near-surface epithermal mineralisation and open potential along a 14km fault line.

Basin Energy has confirmed substantial uranium mineralisation across three key projects in northern Sweden, validating historical data and positioning itself ahead of the anticipated lifting of Sweden's uranium exploration ban in 2026.

Pioneer Lithium has launched its maiden field exploration program at the North Pine Project in Idaho, targeting critical antimony and tungsten deposits near major US mineral developments.

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

Axel REE Limited has secured three new exploration licences adjacent to its Caladão Project in Brazil, launching a drilling campaign aimed at expanding its rare earth elements and gallium resources.