Latest Resource Expansion News

Breakthrough Minerals has entered a conditional agreement to acquire a substantial North Queensland Copper-Gold Project near Mt Isa, boasting an 18.8 million tonne resource and backed by an $8.15 million capital raise. The acquisition positions the company for aggressive exploration and development in a prolific copper district.

Green & Gold Minerals has successfully listed on the ASX, raising $5.7 million to fund drilling at its Chillagoe Gold Project, with initial results expected soon. The company also holds promising critical minerals prospects in Queensland.

Strata Minerals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia’s Laverton Province, aiming to fast-track exploration with drilling planned for late 2025. The project boasts historical high-grade gold intercepts and a granted mining licence, positioning Strata for near-term resource development.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

WA1 Resources has reported a significant milestone in its Luni Niobium Project with successful proof-of-concept niobium oxide refining testwork yielding a premium 96.8% Nb2O5 sample. The company also secured $100 million in a recent placement, bolstering its cash reserves to approximately $155 million.

RTG Mining moves closer to production at its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project with full financing secured from Glencore, while drilling results at its Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan reveal promising resource expansion potential.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil Graphite project resource, now totaling 50 million tonnes at 10.2% graphite content, while progressing key studies for a battery anode material plant in Quebec.

Aureka Limited’s recent drilling at the St Arnaud Comstock Project has revealed multiple visible gold occurrences, hinting at potential expansion of its current gold resource. Assay results are pending, but the findings could pave the way for increased resource estimates and future production.

Ark Mines secured a $4.5 million strategic investment from QIC to fast-track its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth Project, achieving key drilling and environmental milestones that pave the way for production by late 2027.

Mount Hope Mining has raised $2.48 million through a placement and share purchase plan to accelerate drilling at its Mt Solitary gold prospect and the broader 7.5km gold corridor in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Eclipse Metals has advanced its Greenland rare earths project with expanded drilling and a key licence renewal, while preparing for a NASDAQ dual listing to tap North American investors.