Latest Exploration And Development News

Thor Energy has reported significant progress in its natural hydrogen and helium exploration at the HY-Range Project, alongside strategic licence acquisitions and leadership changes. The company also signed a term sheet to sell a majority stake in its US uranium assets.

Lakes Blue Energy has secured $6.5 million in new capital and is set to begin drilling the Wombat-5 gas well, targeting near-term supply to Victoria’s east coast market. Meanwhile, its Nangwarry carbon dioxide project moves forward with a fully funded feasibility study.

Future Metals NL has raised A$4.2 million and entered a strategic MOU with Zeta Resources to explore processing its Eileen Bore and Panton ores at the Savannah Mine plant, signalling a new phase of development amid rising PGM prices.

Critical Resources Limited reports significant expansion of lithium mineralisation at its Mavis Lake project and advances gold-antimony exploration in NSW, alongside appointing a new CEO and completing a $1.1 million capital raise.

West African Resources Limited reported a robust quarter with strong operating cash inflows and significant investment in exploration, ending June 2025 with A$279 million in cash. The company’s strategic financing and spending patterns highlight its commitment to growth in West Africa’s gold sector.

Metals Australia reports a 595% surge in graphitic carbon intervals at its Lac Carheil project, advances critical infrastructure funding applications, and initiates copper-gold drilling at Warrego East.

Strike Energy reported a solid $18.8 million operating cash inflow for the June 2025 quarter, supported by $76.2 million in total available funding, positioning the company well for ongoing project development.

Patronus Resources reports significant drilling successes at its Cardinia and Northern Territory projects, establishing a maiden Exploration Target at Merlin and extending mineralisation at key prospects. The company also announces a selective buyback of nearly 10% of its shares from St Barbara, enhancing its capital structure.

Encounter Resources has announced a significant maiden mineral resource at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project and regained full ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and development.

Lefroy Exploration has advanced its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit project through robust near-surface drilling results, a new toll milling agreement, and a $2.5 million funding facility, setting the stage for mining operations in early 2026.

Carnavale Resources has reported a substantial 38% increase in its Kookynie Gold Project mineral resource, now totaling 117,000 ounces of gold, driven by new high-grade discoveries and expanded drilling results.

Vulcan Energy Resources reported significant cash outflows in the June 2025 quarter driven by exploration and development, yet maintains a robust liquidity position with nearly €49 million in cash and a €10 million credit facility.