Latest Resource Optimisation News

Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources have completed all merger steps except the final administrative confirmation from Quebec, bringing the combined West African gold producer closer to operational integration.

Hillgrove Resources has defined a significant Exploration Target for its Kanappa porphyry-style copper-gold prospect and secured environmental approval for a drilling campaign scheduled for mid-2026.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures report strong high-grade gold intercepts from a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, accelerating the path to mining with zero capital risk for GoldArc.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has reinforced its U-pgrade™ Pilot Plant operations in Namibia with new management and process improvements, while revising its timeline for pilot plant results to August 2026. The company confirms previous bench-scale testwork remains valid despite the delay.

Far Northern Resources Limited (ASX:FNR) has reported significant assay results from its Phase 2 drilling program at the Bridge Creek mining lease in the Northern Territory, revealing extensions of gold mineralisation to the north, south, and down dip of the known ore body.

AVADA Group Limited reported an 11% revenue increase to $101.5 million in H1 FY26, driven by strong growth in Queensland and New South Wales and early gains from its business transformation. Despite a statutory loss, adjusted EBITDA improved, setting the stage for a stronger second half.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million, including $1.1 million in non-dilutive funding, to ramp up exploration across its Québec copper, gold, PGM, and nickel projects, unveiling multiple high-priority drill targets and advancing resource optimisation at Horden Lake.

Critica Limited has launched a pivotal Scoping Study for its Jupiter Rare Earth Project in Western Australia, appointing Sedgman to define a capital-efficient development pathway. This marks a strategic shift from technical validation to structured economic assessment.

Northern Minerals reports encouraging preliminary metallurgical results from blending the Dazzler deposit with Wolverine ore, potentially expanding feed supply and optimising the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project.

MetalsTech Limited has appointed two seasoned technical directors to its board, aiming to accelerate the development of its Sturec Gold Project in Slovakia. These strategic additions come as the company prepares for an expanded exploration program and the completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study.

West Wits Mining has been granted a new prospecting right adjacent to its existing mining operations in South Africa, enabling a strategic depth extension of the Qala Shallows Kimberley Reef. Geological modelling and resource reviews are underway to capitalise on the current gold price environment.