Latest Mineral Resources News

Carnaby Resources has landed a A$12.5 million investment from the Queensland government-backed QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development of its Greater Duchess copper-gold project. The funding will underpin key feasibility studies and position the company for a final investment decision by late 2026.

Prospect Resources has extended the strike length of its flagship Nyungu Central deposit beyond 1.5 km, revealing significant copper and gold mineralisation. Final assay results from Kabikupa and ongoing exploration set the stage for a late 2025 resource estimate update.

Astral Resources reports strong assay results from 29 additional holes at Theia Deposit, confirming broad zones of high-grade gold consistent with its existing resource model. The ongoing in-fill drilling program advances the Mandilla Gold Project towards production readiness.

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.

TerraCom Limited has extended the life of its Blair Athol Mine to 2033, supported by a robust 2025 JORC Code Resource and Reserve update. This reinforces the mine’s status as a low-cost, long-life asset underpinning stable cash flow and growth potential.

29Metals maintains steady copper output at Golden Grove despite seismic disruptions to zinc production, while progressing key growth projects and regulatory steps toward Capricorn Copper’s restart.

Ariana Resources has launched the first phase of an extensive drilling programme at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand its 1.1 million ounce gold resource. Initial assay results are expected before year-end, setting the stage for a potential resource upgrade in 2026.

Patronus Resources confirms exceptional uranium grades from recent drilling at Thunderball, revealing a new geological model that could unlock over 30km of prospective ground in the Pine Creek Project.

Empire Resources has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource for its A-Zone deposit within the Yuinmery Project, adding significant copper and gold tonnage to its portfolio and opening new development avenues.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX – NSM) showcased promising high-grade gold intercepts at the Australian Gold Conference, reinforcing its position in Victoria’s prolific Stawell Mineralised Corridor. The company’s exploration pipeline, including the Darlington-Caledonia trend and Wildwood prospect, signals significant upside potential near existing milling infrastructure.

Barton Gold Holdings has raised $17.5 million through a placement led by Franklin Templeton and a Share Purchase Plan, aiming to commission its Central Gawler Mill by late 2026 and advance the Tunkillia Gold Project.