Latest Tennant Creek News

Encounter Resources is set to launch a major 2026 exploration program at its Jessica Copper Project in the Northern Territory, partnering with South32 to test multiple high-potential copper targets identified through recent geophysical surveys.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.

The Tennant Creek Copper Alliance, comprising CuFe, Emmerson Resources, and Tennant Minerals, has secured $600,000 in government grants matched by the companies to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek.

The Tennant Creek Copper Alliance has won $600,000 in government grants, matched by the partners, to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility. This initiative aims to unlock the economic potential of copper, gold, silver, and bismuth resources in the Northern Territory.

Tennant Minerals has announced its first high-grade copper-gold Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bluebird discovery, alongside a new drilling program targeting gold extensions. The company also advances a regional processing alliance, setting the stage for further development.

Kaili Resources has reported promising rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements and launched a new focused drilling campaign at the Mallee Project, signalling a step forward in its exploration ambitions.

CuFe Ltd has raised $5.4 million through a strategic placement and upgraded its Tennant Creek resource to include valuable critical minerals, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign.

Truscott Mining Corporation has initiated a fully subscribed capital raising to fund a 2500-metre drilling program at its Westminster Gold Project, targeting core ore bodies with potential multi-million ounce gold mineralisation.

Emmerson Resources has reported a significant increase in its White Devil gold resource at Tennant Creek and kicked off feasibility studies alongside a $6.9 million exploration budget for early 2026.

King River Resources advances exploration with new drill and soil sampling results at Tennant Creek, revealing promising IOCG-style mineralisation corridors and appointing a new Managing Director.

Litchfield Minerals has commenced its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Oonagalabi Project, targeting two key intrusive-related zones that could unlock a major copper-zinc-gold mineral system.