Latest Resource Expansion News

Legacy Minerals has significantly upgraded its Drake Project resource to 0.8 million ounces gold-equivalent and reported a robust Stage 1 Scoping Study, setting the stage for potential production growth. Exploration momentum continues across its NSW portfolio with ongoing drilling and geophysical surveys.

Norwest Minerals Limited has launched a $4.85 million entitlement offer to fund an aggressive drilling campaign and mining option review at its Bulgera Gold project, aiming to significantly expand its gold resource amid soaring gold prices.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Toubani Resources has raised A$29 million through a strategic placement led by A2MP Investments, which also commits to a US$160 million debt facility, positioning the Kobada Gold Project for a final investment decision by late 2025.

Barton Gold Holdings reported a 120,000-ounce gold resource increase at Tunkillia and uncovered exceptional high-grade silver at Tarcoola’s Tolmer prospect, alongside a $3.1 million half-year profit and accelerated feasibility studies.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining’s March quarter was marked by a breakthrough Lighthorse gold discovery at the Pinjin Project, confirmed by RC drilling and supported by a strengthened balance sheet. The company is poised to expand exploration across its Laverton Tectonic Zone tenure.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.

Anson Resources reports a successful pilot of Direct Lithium Extraction technology at its Green River project with 98% lithium recovery, while securing approvals for a 24-hole drilling program at its Yellow Cat Uranium-Vanadium project.

FireFly Metals reports robust March quarter results, highlighting significant drilling success at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project and a well-funded position to advance large-scale mining studies.

Artemis Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intersections from its initial diamond drilling phase near the Carlow deposit, while also consolidating lithium rights in a new joint venture with GreenTech Metals, positioning itself strongly in Western Australia’s mineral landscape.

Santos Limited’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% revenue decline, offset by progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reductions. The company maintains a strong balance sheet while setting ambitious climate targets.

Critical Resources Limited reports significant exploration breakthroughs at its Halls Peak Project in NSW, identifying over 30 new antimony-gold targets and confirming high-grade mineralisation at Mayview. Concurrently, lithium drilling at Mavis Lake in Canada delivers promising results, supported by a partial $1.1 million capital raise.