Latest Mineral Resources And Exploration News

Dundas Minerals has secured an 80% stake in the Romano Project, an 800 km² gold exploration package adjacent to the Gruyere mine in Western Australia, unlocking new potential in a historically underexplored region.

Charger Metals NL has lodged a mining lease application for its Medcalf Lithium Deposit and plans a drilling campaign to expand resources at its Lake Johnston project in Western Australia.

Aguia Resources has implemented strategic operational changes at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, achieving a 70% gold recovery rate in December and targeting over 80% in early 2026.

Lodestar Minerals has defined its first Exploration Target at the Neds Creek Gold Project in Western Australia, estimating up to 300,000 ounces of gold within an open-pit framework. The company plans a significant drilling campaign in early 2026 to validate and potentially upgrade this target to a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource.

Cauldron Energy has announced a second new uranium discovery this year at its Yanrey Uranium Project, with the Cosgrove prospect delivering a third consecutive 'hole-in-one' success. Meanwhile, drilling at Manyingee South continues to expand known mineralisation, underpinning plans for updated resource estimates in early 2026.

Liberty Metals has exercised its option to acquire full ownership of a strategically significant portfolio of Brazilian critical minerals projects, positioning itself firmly in the global supply chain for titanium and rare earth elements.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has completed a 23-hole air core drilling campaign at its Rabbit Trap Scandium Project in NSW, intersecting promising rock types at the Malamute Prospect. Assay results expected in January 2026 will clarify the discovery’s potential.

Medallion Metals has completed a Feasibility Study for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a clear pathway to near-term gold and copper production leveraging existing infrastructure in Western Australia.

Sunstone Metals has raised $8 million through a discounted share placement to fund a scoping study and drilling at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, while advancing strategic corporate discussions.

Forrestania Resources has launched a conditional all-scrip takeover offer for Kula Gold, valuing the company at approximately $42.7 million. The Kula board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting strategic regional consolidation and operational synergies.

Ardiden Ltd has completed its merger with Lac Gold, combining two premier Canadian gold projects and raising $10 million to fund upcoming drilling programs. The merger creates a stronger, cash-rich entity poised for growth in Quebec and Ontario.

Metal Bank Limited is set to complete its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, bolstering its Western Australia portfolio and appointing Tim Gilbert as CEO to drive its transition from explorer to producer.