Latest Northern Territory News

DeSoto Resources has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Spectrum rare earths, gold, and copper project in the Northern Territory, targeting multiple promising geophysical anomalies.

Patronus Resources has announced a maiden JORC 2012 Exploration Target for its Merlin Prospect within the Cardinia Gold Project, estimating up to 500,000 ounces of gold. Recent drilling results highlight broad, shallow gold mineralisation, with further work planned to expand this promising discovery.

Proteomics International has launched PromarkerD, a pioneering blood test that predicts diabetic kidney disease years before symptoms, marking its entry into the vast US healthcare market.

iTech Minerals reports significant historical gold and antimony mineralisation at its Falchion Prospect in the Northern Territory, revealing expanded targets along an 18km prospective structural corridor. Planned geophysical surveys and drilling aim to unlock further value in the Reynolds Range Project.

Top End Energy updates its Northern Territory exploration strategy amid record gas flow tests in the Beetaloo Basin, signaling a shift from appraisal to development.

Patronus Resources has discovered a new high-grade gold shoot at its Merlin Prospect within the Mertondale East Shear Zone, reinforcing the growth trajectory of its Cardinia Gold Project in Western Australia.

PointsBet has released a supplementary scheme booklet revealing an improved $1.20 per share cash offer from MIXI, alongside a postponed shareholder meeting now set for June 25. The deal, backed unanimously by the PointsBet board, faces final court and regulatory approvals.

Horizon Oil has finalized amendments to its senior debt facility with Macquarie Bank, enabling the acquisition of significant gas assets in Thailand that will add approximately 2,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to its production.

Avenira Limited has secured Northern Territory Government approval for its Wonarah Direct Shipping Ore Mine Management Plan, paving the way for first ore shipment by Q4 2025. The project includes infrastructure development and exploration drilling to support future beneficiation.

Beetaloo Energy has begun hydraulic stimulation on its record-length Carpentaria-5H well in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming to unlock enhanced gas production with advanced techniques. Results from the upcoming production test will be pivotal for the company’s pilot project and future development plans.

FBR Limited has entered a non-binding MOU with Habitat NT for the sale of a Hadrian X robotic block-laying unit, aiming to accelerate construction in Darwin amid a housing shortage and infrastructure upgrades.

Charger Metals secures $500,000 from Rio Tinto and advances a $1.1 million exploration program at Lake Johnston, boosting its cash position and drilling activity in Western Australia’s lithium hotspot.