Latest Resource Development News

Advance Metals Limited has significantly expanded its portfolio with binding agreements to acquire high-grade silver and gold projects in Mexico and Australia, setting the stage for an active 2025 exploration campaign.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Mummaloo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson exploration tenure with promising gold targets just kilometres from existing resources. The $3.5 million deal includes tenements and key physical assets, setting the stage for focused exploration in 2025.

Canterbury Resources reports significant drilling success at its Briggs copper-molybdenum project, with an updated resource estimate and scoping study underway, while exploration at Bismarck yields no economic mineralisation.

QMines Limited has completed a significant drilling campaign at its newly acquired Develin Creek copper project, delivering promising assay results that reinforce the project's potential to expand the Mt Chalmers mine plan.

St Barbara has secured A$100 million to fast-track its Simberi Sulphides project, aiming to bring forward production by up to five months, even as Q2 gold output fell short of expectations due to operational challenges.

Alma Metals reports strong drilling results at its Briggs Copper Project, revealing higher-grade copper zones near surface and a promising new mineralisation discovery at the Southern Porphyry Target. The company advances its resource update and mining studies with a solid cash position.

AuMEGA Metals has unveiled plans for a major 2025 drilling program focused on its Bunker Hill project, backed by a successful C$16 million private placement. Recent exploration results highlight promising gold and copper targets across its Newfoundland portfolio.

James Bay Minerals has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the high-grade Independence Gold Project in Nevada and raised A$6 million to accelerate exploration and development activities.

Dalaroo Metals advances its Lyons River Project with promising diamond drilling results confirming Broken Hill Type mineralisation and reports high-grade copper assays. The company also appoints Michael Brown as new MD and CEO, signaling a strategic push forward.

Matsa Resources is poised to commence mining at its Devon Pit Gold Mine after securing all regulatory approvals and raising fresh capital. The company targets delivering its final feasibility study in the March 2025 quarter, marking a critical step toward production.

Brightstar Resources has consolidated its position as a rising gold producer with key acquisitions expanding its resource base beyond 3 million ounces and the commencement of ore haulage under a new processing agreement. The company’s December quarter report outlines a robust production growth strategy supported by a $30 million capital raise and ongoing exploration success.

Adavale Resources has completed the acquisition of a 72.5% stake in the Parkes Gold and Copper Project and secured $1.675 million in funding to accelerate exploration, including promising drilling results at the historic London-Victoria Gold Mine.