Latest Resource Development News

Genesis Minerals has announced a recommended scheme to acquire Magnetic Resources for A$639 million, significantly expanding its gold resource base and advancing its ambitious ASPIRE 500 production goal.

New Frontier Minerals has identified significant exploration targets across 14 prospects in its NWQ Copper Project, with plans to advance the Big One Deposit towards production.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Polaris Engineering to refurbish the critical crushing circuit at its Lake Johnston facility, marking a pivotal step towards gold production. The $5 million deal, payable in company shares, aligns with Forrestania’s strategic shift from developer to producer.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Como Engineers to deliver a fully automated modular gold processing plant for its Lake Johnston facility, marking a key step towards production. The $5.57 million plant will be pre-assembled and hot tested to streamline commissioning.

Kuniko Limited has raised A$3.75 million in a strongly supported placement to fast-track drilling and resource expansion at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt. Phase I drilling is underway, with results expected in April 2026.

Recharge Metals Limited has inked a binding deal to acquire the Sunset Well Gold Project in Western Australia's Leonora district, featuring a 94,500-ounce inferred gold resource. The company has also secured $5.75 million in capital to kickstart drilling and exploration activities.

Temas Resources has launched a major re-assay initiative on historic drill core at its La Blache project, aiming to identify valuable metals like gallium, scandium, and chromium while saving millions in drilling costs.

Mineral Resources Limited reports a dramatic turnaround with a $573 million half-year profit, driven by Onslow Iron’s ramp-up and stronger lithium markets. The company reaffirms FY26 guidance amid strategic joint ventures and balance sheet strengthening.

Asara Resources reports a significant 54m intercept at 2.3 g/t gold from its Massan deposit in Guinea, confirming a high-grade northeast structural extension and expanding the inferred resource footprint.

Raptor Metals has intersected multiple zones of visual copper mineralisation in the initial two holes of its 2,200m diamond drilling program at the Chester Project, validating its resource base and setting the stage for resource growth.

3D Energi Limited has offered 41.7 million free attaching options to investors from its October 2025 Placement, aiming to clear trading restrictions despite ongoing ASX suspension and financial challenges.

Great Divide Mining and Dart Mining report record high-grade gold, silver, and antimony assays from ongoing drilling at the Banshee prospect, advancing the Coonambula project towards a maiden resource estimate.