Latest Timor Leste News

Estrella Resources has ramped up its manganese exploration at the Ira Miri Project in Timor-Leste with a more powerful diamond drill rig and a fresh supergene manganese outcrop discovery, setting the stage for an extensive drilling program.

Finder Energy has partnered with global energy giant SLB to fast-track the engineering phase of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, potentially bringing forward first oil by a year. This strategic alliance promises cost savings and a streamlined path to project execution.

Finder Energy has spotlighted its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil development opportunity at the APAC Energy Capital Assembly, revealing a robust resource base and a streamlined development strategy promising rapid returns.

Estrella Resources has intersected 6.45 meters of massive manganese oxides in its first-ever drillhole in Timor-Leste, confirming the region’s untapped mineral potential and setting the stage for an extensive follow-up drilling campaign.

Estrella Resources has initiated Timor-Leste’s inaugural modern metallic minerals drilling campaign, targeting manganese at the Ira Miri Prospect. This milestone marks a new chapter in the country’s mineral exploration history.

Estrella Resources has entered a landmark Master Agreement with Indonesian firm PT Raka Energi Mandiri, granting exclusive rights to market and purchase limestone from Timor-Leste, targeting sales of up to 500 million tonnes over five years.

Estrella Resources has upgraded four reconnaissance permits to exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, significantly enlarging its landholding and enabling advanced exploration activities targeting manganese and limestone deposits.

Finder Energy has spotlighted its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields at the SEC 2025 Conference, revealing a fast-track development plan with robust resource estimates and promising production rates.

Santos Limited's 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% decline in sales revenue, yet highlights significant progress in carbon capture and storage and emissions reduction efforts.

Santos Limited’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% decline in sales revenue, yet highlights significant progress in carbon capture and storage and emissions reduction targets.

Finder Energy reports 95% completion of its Ikan 3D seismic reprocessing project, underpinning strong production forecasts and active funding efforts for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste.

Estrella Resources is set to commence the first-ever minerals drilling program in Timor-Leste, backed by strong manganese assay results and a recent $3.75 million capital raise. The company has secured key environmental approvals and community support, positioning itself at the forefront of exploration in this emerging jurisdiction.