Latest Native Title Agreements News

Nex Metals Explorations and the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation have formalised a joint venture to combine WTAC’s capital and cultural knowledge with Nex Metals’ technical expertise to pursue gold projects in Western Australia.

Black Canyon's latest beneficiation trials at Wandanya have consistently upgraded manganese feeds to 40-45% Mn grades with strong recoveries, while iron ore tests show a premium lump product. Ongoing drilling and larger scale testwork aim to refine project economics.

Hawk Resources has clinched a Mineral Exploration Agreement with Ngaanyatjarrra Traditional Owners for its Olympus Scandium Project, clearing a key hurdle ahead of planned Q2 2026 exploration. Historical data points to a significant scandium anomaly that could define a new province in Western Australia.

Sky Metals accelerates development of its Tallebung tin-tungsten-silver project with NSW State Significant Development approval process initiated and over 500 drill holes underpinning an updated resource and feasibility study.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has kicked off a 3,000m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Coolgardie Lithium Projects, targeting strike extensions and infill at the Big Red and Potoroo pegmatites. The program follows strong historical lithium intercepts and promising metallurgical testwork, with results due in June 2026.

Hawk Resources reports high-grade copper mineralisation at Utah's Cactus project and secures an option to acquire up to 80% of Arizona's Meerkat copper project, while progressing scandium exploration in Western Australia.

Nelson Resources has expanded its footprint at the Gold Point Project with new high-grade gold-silver veins and prepared for maiden drilling, while unlocking significant development potential at Yarri through mining lease grants and a $10 million funding deal.

Far Northern Resources has confirmed significant extensions to its Bridge Creek gold resource following Phase 2 drilling, revealing new mineralisation zones and setting a structured five-step plan for 2026 development.

Metro Mining’s latest JORC update reveals a 69.6 million wet tonne Ore Reserve at Bauxite Hills, reflecting 8.1 million tonnes mined in 2025 with no new resource additions. The high-grade bauxite operation continues as a direct shipping ore mine amid rising silica content concerns.

Agrimin Limited is sharpening its focus on the West Arunta region's critical minerals potential as it steps back from the Mackay Potash Project, executing tenement surrenders and cost controls amid a $1.3 million cash position.

Nelson Resources has obtained key mining leases at its Yarri Gold Project, unlocking expansion potential in high-grade zones and securing up to A$10 million in funding from MEGA Resources to fast-track development.

Leeuwin Metals has secured Mining Lease M77/1300 over the Evanston deposit, marking a crucial step toward development at its Marda Gold Project. All current Mineral Resources at Marda now reside on granted leases, underpinning future production plans amid ongoing exploration.