Latest Resource Development News

Mineral Resources Limited has met its FY25 production and cost guidance across all segments, boosted by a cashflow-positive Onslow Iron joint venture and record low costs at Wodgina. The company also strengthened its board and initiated a governance review.

West African Resources delivered solid Q2 gold production and cash flow, with the Kiaka project completing construction early and under budget. High-grade drilling results at M1 South promise further resource growth.

Midas Minerals has agreed to acquire the high-grade Otavi Copper Project in Namibia from Nexa Resources, backed by a $6.5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration and resource definition. The company also advances its South Otavi and Western Australian projects, positioning for significant growth.

Strike Energy reported a solid $18.8 million operating cash inflow for the June 2025 quarter, supported by $76.2 million in total available funding, positioning the company well for ongoing project development.

Patronus Resources reports significant drilling successes at its Cardinia and Northern Territory projects, establishing a maiden Exploration Target at Merlin and extending mineralisation at key prospects. The company also announces a selective buyback of nearly 10% of its shares from St Barbara, enhancing its capital structure.

Meeka Metals reported a robust cash position of $55.6 million at the end of June 2025, supported by strong financing inflows despite significant outflows on exploration and evaluation activities.

Encounter Resources has announced a significant maiden mineral resource at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project and regained full ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and development.

Lefroy Exploration has advanced its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit project through robust near-surface drilling results, a new toll milling agreement, and a $2.5 million funding facility, setting the stage for mining operations in early 2026.

NexGen Energy has released final 2024 and new 2025 assay results from its Patterson Corridor East exploration, confirming significant high-grade uranium mineralization expansion near its flagship Arrow deposit.

Ora Banda Mining has confirmed a high-grade, multi-lode gold system at its Little Gem prospect, expanding the known strike length beyond 1,000 metres with strong Phase 2 drilling results. A substantial Phase 3 drilling campaign is now underway to further delineate and extend this promising discovery.

Gorilla Gold has accelerated its growth trajectory with strong drilling results at Comet Vale and Mulwarrie, alongside acquiring full ownership of Comet Vale. The company is poised for significant resource upgrades in the coming quarters.

Thor Energy has announced the issuance of 25 million new shares following successful exploration milestones and director performance targets, with shares set to begin trading on AIM and ASX on August 1.