Latest Timor Leste News

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Tivan Limited has reported fresh copper-gold mineralisation at its Turiscai Project in Timor-Leste, alongside nearing completion of strategic acquisitions at Baucau and Ossu. These developments mark significant progress in the company’s regional exploration ambitions.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Jan 2026
Estrella Resources has kicked off bulk sample extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project in Timor-Leste, aiming to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of high-grade ore for appraisal and export. This milestone sets the stage for deeper geological insights and stronger international partnerships.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
22 Jan 2026
Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, securing a $51.3 million strategic investment and progressing key feasibility studies across multiple projects.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Jan 2026
Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
8 Jan 2026
Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Jan 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Dec 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
15 Dec 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 Dec 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
3 Dec 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Nov 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
26 Nov 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
24 Nov 2025