Latest Project Development News

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Champion Iron Limited reported robust financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, alongside a strategic partnership to develop its Kami Project with Nippon Steel and Sojitz.

Magnetite Mines Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Razorback Iron Ore Project, securing a $7 million funding facility and progressing strategic partnerships with JFE Shoji Australia. The company is also preparing to submit its Mining Lease Proposal to the South Australian Government amid a streamlined board and cost-cutting measures.

Patronus Resources reports significant drilling progress across its Western Australia and Northern Territory projects, with strong assay results at Mertondale and a robust cash position supporting ongoing exploration.

Lotus Resources has fast-tracked the restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi, targeting production by Q3 2025, backed by a $132 million capital raise. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana reports a 65% increase in measured and indicated uranium resources.

Buxton Resources reports robust drilling results at its Graphite Bull and Narryer projects, completes Stage 1 earn-in on Copper Wolf JV with IGO, and undertakes key board changes, positioning itself for an active 2025 exploration season.

Top End Energy has taken a major step by acquiring the Kansas Natural Hydrogen Project and advancing its exploration footprint in Australia's Beetaloo Sub-Basin, positioning itself at the forefront of natural hydrogen and unconventional gas development.

Canterbury Resources has unveiled compelling drilling results at its Briggs Copper Project in Queensland, confirming a new Southern porphyry discovery and extending higher-grade mineralisation zones. These findings feed into an updated resource estimate and a scoping study due mid-2025.

NGX Limited reports significant progress in its uranium exploration in Namibia and graphite development in Malawi, alongside strategic leadership changes and a strong financial position.

VRX Silica Limited has achieved a major milestone with the EPA recommending approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, alongside securing $5 million in capital and expanding offtake agreements.

Latitude66 has made significant strides in its flagship KSB Project in Finland, initiating a scoping study and reporting promising exploration results, while also completing the sale of its non-core Australian Sylvania Project.

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.