Latest Mineral Development News

Iltani Resources has locked in an $8 million investment from Queensland’s government-backed QIC fund to fast-track its Orient Silver-Indium Project, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals development in Northern Queensland.

Osmond Resources has completed geological logging of its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, identifying seven promising mineral layers. A second drill rig is now operational to further test the continuity of these layers.

Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.

Centaurus Metals has secured the final mining lease for its Jaguar Nickel Project in Brazil, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and moving closer to a Final Investment Decision and project development.

Octava Minerals is set to launch an exploration drilling program at its Byro Critical Minerals Project following impressive bioleaching recoveries of rare earths, lithium, and vanadium. The initiative aims to define a maiden resource and advance the project’s development.

Locksley Resources has produced a high-grade antimony concentrate exceeding market standards from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, marking a significant step toward a fully domestic US antimony supply chain.

Askari Metals has announced a $1.5 million rights issue to fund a maiden drilling campaign at its Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, aiming to unlock significant value in a promising underexplored region.

Lithium Energy has acquired the Mt Dromedary Graphite Project, merging it with its Burke deposit to form a world-class high-grade graphite inventory, setting the stage for a vertically integrated battery anode material business in Queensland.

Maronan Metals has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Starter Zone project, revealing strong financial metrics and two viable development options – an onsite processing plant and a toll-treatment alternative.

Mont Royal Resources Ltd (ASX – MRZ) has lodged a prospectus to raise between A$8 million and A$10 million through a share offer priced at A$0.20 each, coinciding with a proposed merger with Commerce Resources Corp (TSXV – CCE). The combined entity aims to become a leading Quebec-focused critical minerals developer.

Tivan Limited has agreed to acquire full ownership of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals development in Australia's Northern Territory. This strategic move complements its adjacent Sandover Fluorite Project, promising operational synergies and accelerated growth.

Havilah Resources has unveiled detailed plans for developing two significant copper deposits in South Australia’s Curnamona Province, highlighting robust resource bases and strategic infrastructure advantages.