Latest Production Testing News

Vulcan Energy has reported strong production test results from its LSC-1b sidetrack well, reinforcing the viability of its Phase One Lionheart lithium project in Germany. The well’s performance supports the project’s ambitious lithium and renewable energy production targets.

Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the Korbel Gold Deposit in Alaska reveals a near-surface higher-grade core, supporting a pilot starter pit and promising cost efficiencies through ore sorting.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Beetaloo Energy’s Carpentaria-5H well has delivered one of the highest gas flow rates in the Beetaloo Basin, showcasing promising long-term productivity and paving the way for pilot gas sales in 2026.

HyTerra Limited has unveiled a comprehensive Strategic Plan targeting commercialisation of its Kansas hydrogen project and ambitious expansion across the US and globally. The plan leverages proprietary technology and recent drilling successes to position the company at the forefront of the emerging geologic hydrogen sector.

VRX Silica Limited has expanded its Arrowsmith North project’s offtake commitments by 550,000 tonnes annually and appointed Pareto Securities to manage debt financing, reinforcing its path to production.

Bass Oil’s latest Triassic gas study reveals promising new structural features around the Kiwi gas discovery, suggesting a valuable new commercial hub in the northern Cooper Basin.

Yari Minerals’ latest drilling results at the Rolleston South Coal Project reveal thicker-than-expected coal seams with promising low-ash, high-yield qualities, hinting at a potential upgrade to semi-soft metallurgical coal.

88 Energy Limited updates on its Alaska-based Project Phoenix, announcing a fully funded horizontal well and extended flow test scheduled for Q3 2026, backed by joint venture partner Burgundy Xploration LLC. The project is positioned for first production as early as 2027 amid a resurgence in North Slope activity.

Elixir Energy secures $16.6 million in a capital raise led by Omega Oil and Gas, unlocking Phase-2 of its strategic plan to define reserves in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. This funding accelerates appraisal drilling and production testing, positioning Elixir for a pivotal year ahead.

Elixir Energy secures a $16.6 million capital raise led by Omega Oil and Gas, propelling Phase-2 of its strategic plan to unlock reserves in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.