Latest Geological Survey News

Litchfield Minerals has won three Northern Territory government grants totaling $255,743, boosting exploration at Lucy Creek and Oonagalabi projects and validating its technical approach.

Titanium Sands Limited has locked in a $600,000 convertible loan facility from major shareholders to fund environmental studies and progress its Mannar Heavy Mineral Project. This funding milestone follows recent regulatory approvals and marks a critical step forward for the company.

Golden Horse Minerals has successfully raised A$15 million to accelerate exploration at its Southern Cross Gold Project, with plans to expand drilling activities and pursue a potential copper acquisition.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured one-year retentions for four high-grade exploration licenses, enabling critical environmental studies and paving the way for a mining license application in Sri Lanka.

Somerset Minerals reports extensive copper mineralisation across its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, following initial surface sampling. A fully funded maiden drill campaign is set to commence in July targeting high-priority zones.

Mantle Minerals has secured a $65,000 co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government to advance its Mt Berghaus gold exploration in the Mallina Basin.

DeSoto Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its 100%-owned Fenton South Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting a large, untested geophysical anomaly. The company also prepares to begin drilling at its fully permitted Spectrum Project, aiming to unlock multiple high-priority mineralisation targets.

AustChina Holdings has completed the acquisition of Penwortham Exploration, gaining full control of promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania, and has commenced exploration activities in a prolific mining region.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment of its Mannar Heavy Mineral Project, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone. The company is also progressing tenure retention applications amid plans for further capital raising.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

GreenX Metals advances its Tannenberg Copper Project with BHP funding and license expansion, while Greenland projects gain momentum amid soaring antimony prices. The company also confirms a £435 million arbitration award against Poland, facing ongoing legal challenges.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust exploration progress across its Brazilian portfolio, confirming high-grade rare earth element mineralisation and defining multiple lithium drill targets, supported by a $3.05 million capital raise.