Latest Resource Development News

Winsome Resources has agreed to be acquired by Li-FT Power Limited in a deal offering a substantial premium to shareholders, backed by strong lithium exploration results and strategic partnerships.

Loyal Metals has secured and begun unlocking value from the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, revealing substantial unmined mineralisation and advancing lithium projects in North America.

New Age Exploration has wrapped up a significant 40-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results expected in the coming months. The program targeted extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation linked to Hemi-style intrusives near a major gold deposit.

Barton Gold Holdings has completed significant drilling upgrades and advanced feasibility studies across its South Australian projects, raising $15 million to support a targeted production restart by the end of 2026.

Silver Mines Limited has reported its best-ever drilling results at the Bowdens Silver Project in NSW while navigating a complex regulatory redetermination process. Exploration advances continue across its Australian and US projects, supported by a strong cash position.

Ronin Resources has advanced its La Punilla gold-silver project in Argentina, securing an additional tenement and planning a significant exploration program including maiden drilling.

GBM Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections more than 100 metres outside its existing 309 deposit resource at Twin Hills, Queensland, signalling promising potential for resource expansion.

Ora Banda Mining has approved a $63.2 million investment to advance its growth projects, including a new 3Mtpa processing plant and the Waihi open pit mine, marking a significant step in expanding its Western Australian operations.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

Athena Resources has reported a maiden inferred resource estimate for its Byro South Magnetite Project, boosting the global Byro resource by 160%. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of former WA Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Native Mineral Resources has kicked off 2026 with a record 1,475 oz gold pour at its Blackjack Gold Operations, signalling strong momentum and operational progress in Queensland.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.