Latest Geological Survey News

EV Resources has acquired full ownership of the historic Dollar Antimony Project in Nevada, positioning itself to supply critical antimony for US defense and energy sectors. The project boasts high-grade mineralization and strategic proximity to emerging antimony hubs.

Great Northern Minerals has significantly expanded its Catalyst Ridge rare earth and antimony project in California’s Mountain Pass District by applying for 96 additional lode claims, positioning itself strongly within a critical US minerals hub.

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.

Resource Minerals International Ltd has acquired a 50% interest in a Saudi Arabian joint venture, gaining access to the highly prospective Shaib Marqan gold and base metals exploration licence. This move positions RMI to leverage Saudi Arabia’s expanding mining sector under Vision 2030 reforms.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has qualified to bid for exploration licenses in Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Shield, leveraging its regional expertise to tap into a promising new frontier aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Augustus Minerals advances exploration at its Music Well gold project near Leonora, revealing multiple mineralised corridors and promising gold nugget finds. The company plans drilling and soil sampling to test these high-potential targets.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a large copper-zinc system and uncovered a new gold-bismuth mineralisation style at its Northern Territory Oonagalabi Project, supported by government grants and ongoing exploration.

Dundas Minerals has significantly expanded its gold exploration footprint by acquiring a dominant 612km² tenement position in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt and received approvals for key drilling programs at its Kalgoorlie projects.

Alvo Minerals has progressed multiple prospects at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, secured $1.56 million through an entitlement offer, and expanded its mining services division, positioning itself for growth.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured retention licenses for four critical exploration areas and is progressing its Environmental Impact Assessment in Sri Lanka, while engaging government officials and local landowners to navigate regulatory hurdles.

Orpheus Uranium Limited has secured $1.25 million to fund its newly acquired Pirie Basin Project, marking a strategic shift towards active exploration across key uranium provinces in Australia.