Latest Resources Development News

Omnia Metals has appointed Graham Peterson as Senior Geologist to drive exploration and resource definition at its key US critical minerals projects, leveraging his extensive North American experience and cross-jurisdictional insights.

Hawk Resources has reported high-grade copper mineralisation near surface at its Cactus project in Utah, with spot pXRF assays peaking at 37.3% copper over potentially wide intervals. The ongoing drilling campaign aims to delineate a shallow mineralised zone along a historically mined corridor.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is set to kick off its maiden drilling campaign at the South Ridge tin project in Prospect Hill, South Australia, following environmental approvals and cultural heritage clearances. The ~2,500m program aims to define a maiden resource against a backdrop of surging global tin prices and recent weather-related delays.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a record 38,800 ounces of gold in the March quarter, generating $76.3 million in free cash flow and boosting cash reserves to $231.7 million. The company also reported a tenfold increase in its Round Dam Mineral Resource to 1.33 million ounces, underpinning its aggressive growth strategy.

Temas Resources is tapping the Canadian market with a $1.5 million flow-through share placement aimed at advancing its titanium projects in Quebec. The raise supports exploration expenses tied to its proprietary processing technology and resource development.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed a major mineralisation extension at its Kameelburg deposit in Namibia, with drill hole DD004E intersecting 387.2 meters of continuous rare earth elements, strontium, niobium, and molybdenum. The Phase II drilling program is complete, setting the stage for bulk sampling.

Anson Resources has recorded lithium grades of up to 148ppm from drilling fluids at its Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser well in Utah, supporting a significant upgrade to its Green River Lithium Project resource estimate.

SQX Resources continues to impress with thick, high-grade gold intercepts near surface at its Red Bird project in Arizona, reinforcing open-pit potential ahead of further assays and geophysical work.

St Barbara has secured key environmental approvals to restart its Touquoy gold processing facility in Nova Scotia, targeting ore processing by the end of 2026. The project aims to produce 38,000 ounces of gold over 13 months, generating significant cash flow and local economic benefits.

Great Northern Minerals Ltd has finalised the sale of its remaining minority interest in Golden Ant Mining Pty Ltd, receiving $1.9 million in cash and strengthening its liquidity to approximately $4.4 million. The company plans to deploy these funds towards ongoing exploration and potential acquisitions.

Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX:KAU) delivered 5,534oz of gold across its Henty and Maldon operations in Q1 2026, grew its cash balance to A$45.6 million, and outlined plans to address production shortfalls at Henty while expanding capacity at Maldon.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd (ASX:PL3) has reported exceptional porosity and specific yield results from Well Six at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, alongside a lithium assay of 412ppm. These findings support a sustainable pumping rate of approximately 160,000 litres per hour and underpin plans for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate.