Latest Resource Development News

Temas Resources has launched an accelerated 2,500-metre drilling campaign at its La Blache titanium-vanadium project in Quebec, aiming to refine resource estimates and advance proprietary processing technology.

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Somerset Minerals has reported robust assay results from its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, confirming extensive high-grade copper mineralisation at Jura North with promising depth potential. The latest drilling reinforces the project's scale and resource upside.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed Allister Caird as CEO, bringing critical minerals expertise to accelerate its rare earth and gallium projects in Western Australia and expand US partnerships.

Western Yilgarn NL has significantly expanded its exploration footprint at the Ida Holmes Junction Project to target high-grade gallium mineralisation and secured critical land access for drilling at its West Julimar Bauxite Project in Western Australia.

Metal Bank Limited is advancing its Western Australia gold strategy with significant resource development at Livingstone and a binding agreement to acquire Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets, while also progressing critical minerals projects in Queensland and Saudi Arabia.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully raised A$1.75 million through a fully underwritten rights issue, accelerating its Chilalo Graphite Project timeline to first ore production by October 2027. The company is also advancing exploration at its Chikundo copper project while streamlining operations.

Challenger Gold Limited reported a solid cash position of A$27.7 million for Q3 2025, backed by strong financing activities and a funding runway exceeding five quarters. The company’s strategic financing arrangements underpin its ongoing exploration ambitions.

Battery Age Minerals has advanced its exploration with maiden drilling at Austria’s Bleiberg zinc-germanium project and secured approvals for gold-silver drilling in Argentina, while expanding its North American footprint with a new germanium-gallium asset in Utah.

Tolu Minerals has secured a $60.5 million capital raise and appointed Dr Chris Muller as CEO, setting the stage for a production restart at Tolukuma Gold Mine in the second half of 2026 alongside a major drilling program.

Nimy Resources has completed a major drilling campaign confirming high-grade gallium mineralisation and made significant copper-nickel discoveries at its Mons Project in Western Australia, while forging strategic ties with US partners to advance its critical minerals ambitions.

Cavalier Resources has raised $2.14 million through a discounted share placement to fund a 5,000m extensional drilling program at its Crawford Gold Project, aiming to underpin future mining stages. The revised Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a strong NPV and IRR.