Latest Mining Jurisdiction News

Enova Mining has initiated diamond drilling at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, targeting high-grade rare earth element mineralisation with promising surface assays. The program aims to confirm mineral continuity and advance resource definition along a 4 km strike.

DevEx Resources has pinpointed a promising uranium drill target at its Sandfire Prospect, just north of the historic Nabarlek Mine in the Northern Territory. The discovery, based on gravity and geochemical surveys, sets the stage for drilling in 2026 within a globally significant uranium province.

Core Energy Minerals Ltd has struck a binding deal to acquire the Itambe Rare Earth Project from Rio Tinto, unlocking a district-scale opportunity in Brazil with soil assays revealing rare earth oxide concentrations exceeding 5,000ppm.

Greatland Resources has released a comprehensive feasibility study for its Havieron gold-copper project, outlining a long-life, low-cost operation fully funded through cash reserves and debt facilities. The study highlights robust economics and significant upside potential.

Pivotal Metals highlights its fully funded exploration programs targeting high-grade copper and gold deposits in Quebec, underpinned by a significant pit-constrained resource and strategic advantages in a tier 1 jurisdiction.

South Harz Potash Limited has taken a significant step beyond its German potash roots by securing an option to acquire the Glava Copper-Gold-Silver project in Sweden, marking the start of a diversified growth strategy into critical metals.

Terrain Minerals has kicked off a significant 6,800-metre drilling program at its Lightning and Wildflower prospects in Western Australia, aiming to define a maiden gold resource by mid-2026. Assay results are expected to start flowing in February, setting the stage for a pivotal year in the company’s exploration journey.

Axel REE Limited reveals a substantial inferred resource at its Caladão Project, advancing plans for in situ recovery trial mining in 2026 to produce rare earth and gallium products. The company’s low-cost, environmentally conscious approach positions it well within Brazil’s Lithium Valley mining hub.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Neometals Ltd and partner Omaha Value have secured a 60-day exclusive option to evaluate lithium and potash brines from historic oil and gas wells in Utah’s Paradox Basin, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure for accelerated critical minerals exploration.

Ordell Minerals has confirmed significant gold anomalies at its Goodia Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for first-pass drilling in early 2026. The under-explored region offers promising potential for gold, lithium, and base metals.

Fulcrum Lithium reports encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, showing up to 91% lithium recovery at moderate conditions, setting the stage for further exploration and resource definition.