Latest Northern Territory News

Lithium Plus Minerals has secured a 20-year mining lease for its Lei Lithium Project and progressed key environmental and mining studies, while also preparing exploration programs for its gold and critical minerals projects.

Top End Energy advances its Serpentine hydrogen project and Beetaloo gas exploration while pivoting to power land development for the booming US AI data center sector.

NewPeak Metals has commenced drilling at its Tansey Gold Project in Queensland while securing full ownership and environmental approvals for its Las Opeñas Gold Project in Argentina, setting the stage for expanded exploration in 2026.

Oceana Metals Limited has completed trenching at its Solonopole Project in Brazil and is progressing technical reviews of its Australian assets, while a strategic rebrand and board refresh signal a new phase for the company.

Eclipse Metals has completed significant diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth projects, upgraded its resource estimate, and secured US government advisory support while pursuing a NASDAQ listing to boost global investor access.

Australasian Metals Limited has reported promising exploration results at its May Queen gold and bauxite projects, alongside strategic reviews of lithium assets and a solid cash position heading into 2026.

Castile Resources is advancing its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study with updated resource estimates and rising commodity prices boosting project prospects. The company is also progressing exploration and funding discussions as it eyes critical minerals demand.

Chalice Mining has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its Gonneville Palladium-Nickel-Copper Project, defining a maiden Ore Reserve and setting sights on a Final Investment Decision by mid-2028 amid robust metal prices.

Encounter Resources has reported robust December quarter results, highlighting significant high-grade niobium and rare earth element discoveries at its Aileron Project, alongside promising copper anomalies in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. A $25 million placement aims to accelerate exploration and development.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a significant expansion of its Lac Carheil graphite resource and advanced engineering designs for both upstream and downstream battery material projects in Quebec, alongside promising drilling results in Australia.

New Frontier Minerals has completed its maiden drilling campaign at Harts Range and secured a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd, unlocking a novel processing pathway for heavy rare earth elements. Meanwhile, progress at its NWQ Copper Project and a successful capital raise position the company for growth.

Patronus Resources has reported robust exploration results across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, highlighting significant gold and uranium discoveries that promise to expand its resource base. With a strong cash position, the company is well placed to advance its projects in 2026.