Latest Mineral Resources News

Askari Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and is poised to launch its maiden drilling campaign in early 2026, backed by a strengthened balance sheet and a clear focus on African critical metals.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources have secured shareholder approval for their merger, aiming to create a leading mid-tier gold producer in West Africa with combined production exceeding 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

Tarrina Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Christmas Gift Gold Project in NSW, aiming to validate and extend historic high-grade gold mineralisation. Complementary soil sampling is also underway, with initial results expected by March 2026.

Krakatoa Resources has confirmed high-grade antimony and gold mineralisation at its Zopkhito Project in Georgia through its maiden drilling program, reinforcing historical estimates and setting the stage for a JORC-compliant resource.

Mandrake Resources advances its Utah Lithium Project with a significant 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource, alongside key agreements for lithium offtake and uranium recovery.

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.

Aurum Resources has reported significant resource growth and strong drilling results at its Boundiali and Napié gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a robust $40 million cash position.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned its Lucky Strike Gold Mine from approvals to active mining, with first ore haulage and toll milling set for early 2026. Meanwhile, promising drilling results at the Burns Gold Project hint at further resource growth.

Mineral Resources Limited has upgraded its lithium production guidance and reported record iron ore shipments in Q2 FY26, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and a strategic joint venture with POSCO Holdings.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

Everest Metals Corporation has ramped up mining operations at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project, delivering over 25,000 tonnes of ore and initiating a major drilling program to expand resources and optimise production.

WIN Metals has announced a significant 46% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Radio Gold Project, now totalling 41,000 ounces of gold. This upgrade, supported by extensive drilling, sets the stage for imminent mine planning and a potential development decision by mid-2026.