Latest Geological Survey News

Westar Resources reported strategic tenement adjustments and promising assay results at its Mageye prospect during the September 2025 quarter, while maintaining a cautious cash position and continuing exploration efforts.

Mineral Resources Limited reported a record quarter with Onslow Iron reaching full capacity and lithium prices surging 31%, while maintaining FY26 guidance and strengthening its Board.

Agrimin Limited continues its strategic review of the Mackay Potash Project while initiating new geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s West Arunta region, alongside ongoing cost reductions and a stable cash position.

IRIS Metals’ Phase II drilling at the Tin Mountain Project confirms exceptional lithium grades and unveils critical minerals like rubidium, positioning the company as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.

Augustus Minerals has completed heritage surveys and soil sampling at its Music Well gold project, setting the stage for maiden drilling, while its Mt Kare project in Papua New Guinea moves through permitting with plans for aggressive development.

Stellar Resources has reported exceptional surface sampling results from its East Renison Project in Tasmania, revealing high grades of silver, tin, antimony, gold, and critical minerals including indium. A government-supported drilling program is set to test promising targets, underscoring the project's growing strategic importance.

Lodestar Minerals has agreed to acquire a major heavy rare earth element project in Arizona, positioning itself near the US's only active rare earth mine amid tightening Chinese export controls. The $3.25 million placement backs immediate exploration plans.

Agrimin Limited has decided to withdraw from its Mackay Potash Project after a strategic review highlighted challenging market conditions and prohibitive holding costs. The company will now focus on other mineral opportunities in Western Australia.

Alvo Minerals advances exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, identifying several new high-priority prospects ready for drilling. The project already hosts a substantial 7.6Mt JORC resource, with ongoing work aiming to expand this base.

Tali Resources has completed its initial drilling program at the West Arunta Project, with assay results due soon, following a successful $7.5 million IPO and extensive geophysical surveys.

Basin Energy has confirmed substantial uranium mineralisation across three key projects in northern Sweden, validating historical data and positioning itself ahead of the anticipated lifting of Sweden's uranium exploration ban in 2026.

Renegade Exploration Limited has secured an option over the Fireball Ridge Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, marking its fifth project in the prolific Walker Lane Trend and setting the stage for renewed exploration activity.