Latest Timor Leste News

Estrella Resources has secured all approvals to begin maiden drilling at its Werumata limestone project, targeting a substantial 500 million tonne resource near key infrastructure in Timor-Leste.

Finder Energy has secured a pivotal funding boost as TIMOR GAP increases its stake in the KTJ Project, accelerating the path to final investment decision by mid-2026. This farmin agreement significantly de-risks the project and aligns with Timor-Leste’s strategic development goals.

Estrella Resources has reported substantial high-grade supergene manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste, highlighting promising mineralisation near key infrastructure. Assay results are pending, but early visual estimates suggest significant resource potential.

Estrella Resources reports further high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri prospect in Timor-Leste, while preparing for limestone drilling at Werumata pending environmental approvals.

Finder Energy has accelerated development of its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil project in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, targeting a Final Investment Decision in 2026. The company highlights robust resource estimates and a streamlined path to first oil production.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking its Kuda Tasi and Jahal development with advanced engineering and critical FPSO evaluations, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in 2026. This acceleration seeks to reduce risks and optimize costs ahead of production.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has appointed Leslie Pereira as a Non-Executive Director while Neil Goodman steps down from the board, marking a strategic shift aimed at enhancing shareholder value and project development.

Estrella Resources has released its first assay results from the Ira Miri manganese prospect in Timor-Leste, revealing significant high-grade manganese intersections and reshaping its exploration strategy to focus on primary and secondary manganese beds.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.

Estrella Resources has launched a comprehensive drone and geophysical survey program across its manganese and limestone projects in Timor-Leste, aiming to sharpen geological models and enhance drill targeting ahead of upcoming campaigns.

Estrella Resources and its partner PT Raka Energi Mandiri have agreed to extend key project milestones for their Werumata limestone venture in Timor-Leste, reflecting internal delays but maintaining a positive outlook.

Santos Limited reports a 31% drop in net profit for H1 2025 despite increased sales volumes and progress on key projects, while receiving a non-binding acquisition proposal from an Abu Dhabi-led consortium.