Latest Timor Leste News

Estrella Resources has reported further high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri Prospect, alongside completion of extensive drilling at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, highlighting promising resource potential.

Finder Energy has completed the acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, gaining full control of vital infrastructure for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Estrella Resources has reported outstanding high-grade manganese assay results from its Ira Miri prospect in Timor-Leste, with grades reaching as high as 58% manganese and strong continuity across multiple drill holes. These findings reinforce the project’s potential as a significant sedimentary manganese deposit.

Finder Energy has acquired the Petrojarl I FPSO from Amplus Energy for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track its KTJ oil development project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. This move is supported by a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$25 million at a 21.3% discount.

Estrella Resources has identified multiple promising subsurface manganese targets at its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste through a recent Resistivity–Induced Polarisation survey, setting the stage for expanded drilling in 2026.

Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil development project in Timor-Leste received strong government endorsement and an independent resource upgrade, accelerating its path to first oil by 2027.

Estrella Resources reports strong progress at its Werumata Limestone Project with over 70% of drilling completed, alongside promising manganese intersections at Ira Manganese Prospect. Infrastructure and feasibility studies are underway, positioning the company as a first mover in Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector.

Finder Energy is accelerating development of its Kuda Tasi and Jahal fields in Timor-Leste, aiming for first oil by the end of 2027, backed by strong share price momentum and a clear pathway to production.

Tivan Limited has revealed promising high-grade copper and gold mineralisation from its maiden surface sampling at the Turiscai Project, marking a significant step in its Timor-Leste exploration strategy.

Tivan Limited has secured six new exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, boosting its critical minerals portfolio with copper, cobalt, and gold prospects. The $500,000 deal complements its existing Turiscai Project and positions the company for accelerated exploration in a largely untapped region.

Aspermont’s marketing arm Nexus has secured a key role promoting Timor-Leste’s second mining licensing round, reinforcing its growing influence in global resource sector campaigns.

Estrella Resources has reported significant high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project and initiated a major limestone drilling campaign at Werumata, marking a pivotal quarter in its Timor-Leste exploration efforts.