Latest Resource Development News

Lefroy Exploration (ASX: LEX) is launching a focused 4,000m drilling program at its Mt Martin Gold Project to expand its 439,000-ounce resource, alongside an imminent Mineral Resource Estimate update reflecting stronger gold prices and revised economics.

Yandal Resources has commissioned a new exploration camp enabling a large-scale drilling campaign at its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project. Recent results confirm a continuous mineralised system at Arrakis and high-grade gold at New England Granite, underpinning an ambitious 30,000m program for H1 2026.

Elixir Energy has completed its Lorelle-3/3H appraisal well with exceptional gas-condensate pay and the longest lateral drilled in the Taroom Trough. The company enters production testing phase fully funded with $22.3 million liquidity and a $10 million R&D-backed debt facility.

LinQ Minerals has delivered robust drilling results at its Gilmore Gold-Copper Project, including standout intersections at Gidginbung and Mandamah, while securing $15.4 million to accelerate exploration efforts.

Caspin Resources has agreed to sell its entire Mount Squires Project interest to Agrimin Limited, receiving shares, options, performance rights, and a royalty, while concentrating on advancing its high-grade Bygoo Tin Project in New South Wales.

American Uranium Limited has kicked off a $2.59 million entitlement offer with free attaching options, aiming to accelerate drilling and studies at its flagship Lo Herma ISR Uranium Project. The updated timetable extends the offer period, while resource estimates remain stable.

Iltani Resources has unveiled outstanding assay results from the Link Zone between its Orient East and West deposits, highlighting significant silver-lead-zinc-indium mineralisation outside current resource estimates. The company is gearing up for an aggressive 2026 drilling campaign to expand and upgrade its largest known silver-indium deposit.

Impact Minerals has reported standout assays from the first two holes in its Commonwealth JV drilling program, confirming rich gold, silver, and base metal mineralisation that extends known zones and sets the stage for an expanded Phase II campaign.

Critica Limited has produced its first commercial-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate at 58% TREO, confirming a refinery-aligned product pathway, while launching a major resource upgrade drilling program at its Jupiter Rare Earths Project in Western Australia.

Pantoro Gold’s latest drilling at Scotia confirms significant high-grade gold zones well below current resources, prompting approval for new mining levels and bolstering production prospects for FY2027 despite recent delays.

BHP has reported robust copper and iron ore production for the nine months to March 2026, with key projects progressing and a leadership change set for July. Operational resilience and disciplined capital moves underpin its outlook.

Patagonia Lithium has reported strong assay and porosity results from its Formentera project in Argentina, alongside a successful $2.79 million capital raise that lifts its cash position to $3.4 million. The company is advancing drilling, seismic surveys, and plans for a 1,000 tonne lithium carbonate demonstration plant.