Latest Resource Development News

Native Mineral Resources reports robust assay results from its 2026 drilling at Blackjack Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting plans to expand the mining pit. Mining restart activities are advancing with production blasts completed and further optimisation underway.

Accelerate Resources has revealed multiple high-grade manganese discoveries grading up to 59.4% Mn along a newly defined 4km corridor at its Woodie Woodie North Project in Western Australia. The company plans maiden drilling after heritage clearances to test these promising targets.

Hot Chili Limited has reported further strong near-surface copper-gold drill results at its La Verde porphyry discovery in Chile, reinforcing the potential for a higher-grade starter pit within the Costa Fuego project. Visual mineralisation from deeper drilling suggests significant expansion of the high-grade core, with assays pending.

Lithium Energy Limited is set to begin a 2,700-metre drilling campaign at its Sandy Creek Gold-Copper Prospect following rock chip samples revealing significant copper, gold, and silver grades. This marks a key step in exploring the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project near the historic Mt Morgan mine.

Sky Metals Limited has raised $20.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its flagship Tallebung Tin Project in NSW, positioning the company for near-term tin production.

Felix Gold Limited has confirmed significant extensions to gold mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska's Treasure Creek, with high-grade assay results and broad gold halos around antimony veins. The mineralised system remains open for further expansion, supporting the company's dual-commodity strategy.

Austral Resources is set to begin an 18-hole drilling campaign at its Rocklands project to enhance confidence in its copper-gold resource and optimise processing. Results expected through Q3 2026 will inform next steps in resource development and plant efficiency.

AuMEGA Metals has launched a C$10 million private placement to fund an extensive drilling program targeting high-potential gold and base metal prospects in Newfoundland’s Cape Ray District. The financing aims to unlock value from its significant mineral resources and strategic landholdings.

Forrestania Resources has completed diamond drilling at its Lady Lila project and initiated drilling at British Hill, marking key steps in its strategy to build a multi-asset gold portfolio in Western Australia.

Aguia Resources is poised to commence production at its Tres Estradas phosphate mine with infrastructure nearly complete and key licenses expected imminently. Meanwhile, exploration at the nearby Passo Feio project reveals promising phosphate grades, underpinning a strong market outlook amid global supply constraints.

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.

Gorilla Gold has secured critical drilling permits for its Comet Vale Gold Project, enabling exploration on high-priority, previously untested targets and expanding its resource potential. New tenure acquisition further broadens the project’s footprint in Western Australia.