Latest Photonics News

Mount Ridley Mines has reported maiden JORC mineral resource estimates for scandium and gallium at its Mount Ridley Project, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio and consolidating tenure across a 70-kilometre strike.

BluGlass Limited has extended its contract with the U.S. Department of War by A$1.05 million and appointed a refreshed Board to accelerate its commercial growth in visible laser technology. The company is advancing its GaN laser portfolio amid a US$100 million project pipeline and ongoing R&D investments.

PC Gold has reported robust drilling results at its Spring Hill Gold Project, revealing multiple visible gold occurrences and new mineralised zones. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate is targeted for Q1 2026, supported by a photon re-assay program and advancing pre-feasibility studies.

Tribune Resources Ltd reported a 96% increase in gold mined at its East Kundana Joint Venture in the December 2025 quarter, alongside ongoing exploration progress in Ghana with assay results pending.

Turaco Gold has announced significant extensional drilling results at its Adiopan prospect, adding approximately 1.5 kilometres of high-grade gold mineralisation. This breakthrough is set to materially increase the Afema Project's Mineral Resource Estimate, with an update expected in the first quarter of 2026.

Prodigy Gold NL has reported promising diamond drilling results from its Hyperion Gold Deposit in the Northern Territory, including the first-ever observation of visible gold. These findings reinforce the deposit's potential for further resource growth and underpin upcoming exploration plans.

PC Gold Limited reports promising high-grade gold intersections and extensive visible gold in recent drilling at its Spring Hill Gold Project, setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade.

Rand Mining reports completion of over 5,200 metres of diamond drilling at East Kundana Joint Venture, revealing promising assay results from Sadler and Golden Hind deposits without altering current resource estimates.

BluGlass and North Carolina State University have secured a third-year contract extension worth A$1.05 million from the U.S. Department of War’s CLAWS Hub, reinforcing their role in advanced gallium nitride laser development for defence and quantum technologies.

Dart Mining NL reports encouraging 2024 diamond drilling results at its Rushworth project in Victoria, revealing multiple wide gold mineralised lodes at the Phoenix Reef prospect. The company plans to resume drilling in 2026, targeting new structural zones identified by recent interpretations.

Waratah Minerals reports significant new gold assay results from its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, revealing promising high-grade mineralisation and growth potential. Ongoing drilling continues to expand the resource footprint with multiple rigs active.

Santana Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold drill results at the Rise & Shine deposit, confirming continuity of its core mineralisation and extending underground mine life by 60%. These findings reinforce the geological model and hint at a larger operation ahead.