Latest Mineral Resource News

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has initiated a large-scale auger drilling program at its Piracanjuba prospect within the Azimuth Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, aiming to define an Exploration Target and a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by late 2026.

Aurum Resources Limited has reported a 34% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Napié Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, raising the total resource to 1.16 million ounces of gold. This growth lifts Aurum’s combined group gold resources to 4.2 million ounces across its Côte d'Ivoire assets, supported by ongoing drilling and strong metallurgical recoveries.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) is progressing its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy by formally engaging with U.S. government funding programs and partnering with Washington D.C.-based advisor GreenMet. The company’s Australian projects contain key minerals aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities, while it evaluates potential U.S. acquisitions to expand its footprint.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports positive exploration results from its Copalquin project in Durango, Mexico, highlighting significant high-grade silver and gold intercepts at Targets 3 and 5, reinforcing the district-scale potential.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been selected for the Australian Government’s Investor Front Door pilot, providing enhanced regulatory support and access to government financing to advance the project’s development.

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

Benz Mining Corp reports multiple new high-grade gold discoveries at Hurricane Camp within the Glenburgh Gold Project, confirming a significant new mineralised corridor and accelerating exploration efforts.

TMK Energy Limited (ASX: TMK) reported a 48% increase in average daily gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project in March 2026, achieving a new peak daily rate before temporarily curtailing output for operational safety. The company also secured a Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia’s regulator to facilitate power generation and progress towards an exploitation license.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

American Uranium Limited (ASX:AMU) has secured A$2.64 million through a placement after upgrading its Lo Herma uranium resource to 9.45 million pounds eU3O8 with improved grade. The company also plans a non-renounceable rights entitlement offer to raise up to A$2.58 million, supporting further drilling and technical studies ahead of a Q3 2026 Scoping Study.

Locksley Resources has initiated a four-hole diamond drilling program at its El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect within the Mojave Project, aiming to test high-grade mineralisation continuity near a major US REE mine.