Latest Resource Development News

Hawk Resources has confirmed significant near surface copper, silver, and molybdenum mineralisation in drill hole DD26CT004 at its Cactus project in Utah, extending the known mineralised zone southeast along the Cactus Corridor. Drilling is set to resume in July 2026 to test further extensions.

Toubani Resources (ASX: TRE) is acquiring a near 20% equity interest in Avanti Gold (CSE: AGC) via a share swap, gaining exposure to the Misisi Gold Project in the DRC with a 3.1 million ounce inferred resource.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources for A$300 million, including a 2.9Mtpa mill and a 945,000-ounce gold resource, aiming to restart processing by mid-2027.

Orion Minerals has confirmed the down-dip continuity of a high-grade copper zone at its Flat Mine East prospect with a new drill intercept of 3.96m at 4.64% Cu, including 0.95m at 14.19% Cu, extending the deposit beyond previous drilling.

Athena Resources has kicked off a 2,900m drilling campaign at its Narryer magnetite deposit, aiming to establish its first Mineral Resource Estimate and advance development plans within the Byro Magnetite Project.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali BDT2 deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing resource growth potential ahead of a major Mineral Resource Estimate update and Definitive Feasibility Study.

Cobre Limited has secured an option to acquire 100% of 25 mining concessions adjacent to its Sierra Atacama copper project, significantly enlarging its landholding in northern Chile's IOCG belt with a staged, low-cost payment plan.

Temas Resources' re-assay program at the Hervieux West deposit validates extensive high-grade titanium-vanadium mineralisation and reveals significant gallium, scandium, and chromium credits, accelerating resource development at the La Blache Project.

Trek Metals has intersected visual manganese mineralisation in all 15 reverse circulation holes at its Kuro discovery, with significant semi-massive and massive zones, while geophysical surveys reveal further high-priority targets.

Lunnon Metals has greenlit a $13 million FY2027 exploration budget to aggressively test a conceptual 1.2-2.4 million ounce gold target at its Foster-Baker area within the St Ives gold camp, aiming to drill more metres than in any year over the past six decades.

Krakatoa Resources has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at the Zopkhito Project in Georgia, aiming to convert a significant foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate while advancing early mine development studies.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) reports robust drilling results at Laverton, underpinning plans to expand processing capacity and organic growth. The completion of the A$639 million Magnetic Resources acquisition adds 2.2Moz to resources, lifting total resources to 21.3Moz and reserves to 5.4Moz.