Latest Resource Expansion News

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

PolarX Limited has struck a significant joint venture deal with Northern Star Resources, enabling the gold producer to earn up to a 70% interest in the Alaska Range Project through staged investments totaling US$39 million. This partnership aims to accelerate exploration and resource expansion at key copper and gold deposits in Alaska.

Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

Emerald Resources NL has posted a record after-tax profit of A$87.6 million for FY25, driven by robust gold prices and steady output at its Okvau Gold Mine. The company also reported significant resource expansions at its Memot and Dingo Range projects, while achieving a debt-free status.

Lake Resources N.L. has updated its Kachi Phase One DFS Addendum, showcasing improved lithium brine grades, enhanced extraction technology, and stronger project economics, positioning the Kachi lithium project closer to development.

Gorilla Gold reports exceptional high-grade drill results extending beyond its recent 350,000-ounce Mulwarrie resource estimate, setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade later this year.

Rincon Resources has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Crackerbox Gold Project in Western Australia, unlocking access to a highly prospective greenstone belt with significant historic gold and copper mineralisation. The company plans to launch an extensive exploration program to expand known mineralisation and evaluate resource potential.

Aurelia Metals has reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 69% jump in EBITDA and a return to profitability, driven by operational gains at Peak and Federation. The company is advancing key growth projects targeting 40kt copper equivalent production by FY28.

AUB Group Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance, with underlying NPAT rising 17.1% to AUD 200.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and margin improvements. The company’s aggressive UK retail expansion and diversified portfolio underpin a confident FY26 outlook.

Ark Mines has landed a $4.5 million investment from Queensland’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development at its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project with production targeted for late 2027.

Havilah Resources has reported its widest gold-copper mineralised intercept to date at the Mingary Mine prospect, revealing promising continuity and potential for future resource expansion near its Mutooroo project.

American West Metals has completed critical development and permitting milestones at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study and revealing promising drilling results that hint at resource expansion.