Latest Exploration And Development News

Far Northern Resources has secured approval for a major drilling program at Bridge Creek and submitted a renewal for its Empire mining lease, maintaining a robust cash position after modest exploration spending in Q1 2025.

Chilwa Minerals advances its critical minerals exploration with over 3,000 metres drilled at key deposits, a strategic assay lab shift to South Africa, and expanded local lab operations to support growing activity.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold drilling results at Koolyanobbing and advances its Quartz Hill silica project with a $1 million funding agreement.

Tempest Minerals has made significant progress on its Remorse iron deposit in Western Australia, initiating metallurgical studies and signing a strategic MOU with Green Steel. The company also announced a capital raising plan to support ongoing exploration and development.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reports key operational milestones including completion of Anthill West Pit mining and a strategic MOU with New Frontier Minerals, while progressing its recapitalisation and equity raise plans.

Meteoric Resources has significantly expanded its Caldeira Project's Mineral Resource Estimate to 1.5 billion tonnes at 2,359ppm TREO, positioning itself as a key alternative supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls. The company anticipates releasing its Pre-Feasibility Study in June 2025.

Critica Limited has declared a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Jupiter Project, establishing it as Australia’s largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit. Early metallurgical testwork shows promising beneficiation results, positioning the company as a strategic player in the rare earths sector.

PhosCo Ltd has solidified its position as a global fertiliser contender by securing full ownership of the Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia and initiating a $5 million entitlement offer, while also engaging the EBRD for a potential strategic investment.

eMetals Limited has completed initial field activities at its Busia Gold Project in Uganda, with soil and rock chip sampling underway and results pending. The company also reports ongoing exploration potential at its Mubende Gold Project and maintains a robust cash balance of nearly $3 million.

Dreadnought Resources has bolstered its exploration and development efforts with over A$13 million in fresh funding, advancing its high-grade Mangaroon gold project and critical minerals assets in Western Australia.

Beach Energy reported steady production and strong financials in Q3 FY25 despite flood disruptions in the Cooper Basin, with key projects advancing and liquidity improving.