Ardea Resources Limited has partnered with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd (SMM) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) to form a 50:50 incorporated joint venture named Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd (KNPL) for the development of the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) - Goongarrie Hub in Western Australia. Under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the Consortium, Ardea, and KNPL will jointly fund and conduct the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), with the Consortium funding 100 per cent of the DFS costs up to the agreed budget of approximately $98.5 million. Additionally, the Consortium will assist KNPL in optimising debt financing to earn an ultimate…
Northern Minerals Limited (NTU), a key player in heavy rare earth (HRE) exploration and development, has announced the reception of high-grade assay results from ongoing mineral resource definition drilling at the Wolverine deposit within the Browns Range Project in Western Australia. The latest assay results validate the presence of wide and high-grade mineralised intervals across the Wolverine deposit, which remains open at depth. Notable new intercepts include 15.6 metres at 9.99 per cent Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) from a depth of 428.20 metres, alongside other substantial intercepts that highlight consistent mineralisation throughout the targeted areas. The primary objective of…
Aurumin Limited (AUN) has expanded its flagship Sandstone Gold Operations with the acquisition of five new exploration tenements. This addition reinforces Aurumin’s presence in the prolific Youanmi Terrane, located 520 kilometres northeast of Perth, as part of the company's 100 per cent owned 946 koz Au Central Sandstone Project. The newly acquired tenements, spanning an additional 60 square kilometres, include historical workings and well-defined mineralisation trends, which are key to Aurumin's ongoing development strategy. These tenements are poised to enhance the company's exploration capabilities and drive significant value for stakeholders. Aurumin Managing Director Brad Valiukas stated: “After repositioning the company…
Aurumin Limited (ASX: AUN) has completed drilling at its 100 per cent owned Central Sandstone Project, located 520 kilometres northeast of Perth. The project is part of Aurumin's Sandstone Operations, which also include the Birrigrin and Johnson Range Projects, boasting a total resource of 946koz Au. The drilling campaign, conducted with Reverse Circulation (RC) methods, comprised 38 holes and 3888 metres drilled. The primary objectives of the drilling were to test seven new open pit targets and to investigate extensions at two existing open pit resources. The drilling targeted multiple depositional models and styles, including porphyry/intrusive hosted vein style, banded…
Intra Energy Corporation Limited (IEC), an environmentally responsible mining and energy group, has announced compelling lithium, tantalum, niobium, caesium, and tin assays from rock chip sampling at the Maggie Hays Hill (MHH) project. These results significantly enhance the project's lithium prospectivity and validate IEC's exploration strategy. The latest round of sampling, conducted over the most prospective section of outcropping pegmatites, revealed averaged lithium assays of 503 ppm, indicating the presence of lithium-rich pegmatites. Additionally, encouraging caesium and tantalum values, with average assays of 139 ppm and 107 ppm respectively, suggest the potential for multiple mineralisation targets. These findings, along with…
WA Regional Development Minister Don Punch recently revealed a cutting-edge robotic welding assistant at MAS Equipment's West Kalgoorlie workshop. The innovative 'Cobot,' supported by the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant program, is set to revolutionise the business's capacity to service the mining industry in the Goldfields while enhancing safety, productivity, and job opportunities. The 'Cobot' is designed to perform a variety of welding tasks with precision and efficiency, ensuring high-quality manufacturing and production for clients. This new technology will not only increase MAS Equipment's competitiveness in the industry but also contribute to the upskilling of workers, making the mining sector…
Aurumin Limited (ASX: AUN) has initiated a significant drilling campaign at its Central Sandstone Project in Western Australia. This project, which is wholly owned by Aurumin, represents a crucial step forward in the exploration and development of its Sandstone Operations. The Central Sandstone Project is located 520 kilometres northeast of Perth and boasts an impressive 881,000 ounces of gold (Au), contributing to the company's total resource of 946,000 ounces of gold across its Sandstone Operations, which also include the Birrigrin and Johnson Range projects. The ambitious drilling program aims to test up to nine new open pit targets, with plans to…
Latin Resources Limited (ASX: LRS), a major Australian mineral exploration company, has announced the successful completion of its drilling program at the Colina Resource, a key part of its Cloud Nine Halloysite-Kaolin Project in Western Australia. The drilling program, totalling 5,000 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling, was completed on schedule and within budget. Initial assay results from the first phase of drilling have confirmed the presence of high-grade halloysite and kaolin mineralisation, with detailed analysis and further assays underway. The company expects to release these results in the coming weeks. The primary aim of the drilling program was to…
Summit Minerals (ASX: SUM) has completed a successful multispectral analysis at its Equador project, identifying 30 priority targets prospective for niobium mineralisation. Led by Dr Neil Pendock of Dirt Exploration, the analysis used Sentinel-2 satellite imagery to map spectral signatures indicative of niobium mineralisation. The targets, strategically located across the project area, correlate closely with historical data, marking a significant step in Summit Minerals' exploration efforts. The analysis revealed multiple high-priority targets, with ground-truthing confirming a strong correlation between spectral data and tourmaline pegmatite occurrences. An upcoming drone magnetic survey will further refine these targets, supporting an efficient drilling campaign…
Titan Minerals Limited (ASX: TTM) has announced significant discoveries of high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at its Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador. Recent exploration efforts have expanded the project's footprint, with rock chip sampling indicating extensive gold and silver mineralisation beyond the existing resources. Recent sampling has revealed impressive rock chip results, with assays showing 8.71 g/t gold and 197 g/t silver at the Papayal prospect, and 8.73 g/t gold at Trapichillo. These findings mark substantial extensions of known mineral zones. The project's 3D geological model has undergone significant expansion and updating, reflecting an improved understanding of the geology.…
Island Passage Development Canada Limited (IPDC) has announced the commencement of a mineral exploration program by its PNG subsidiary, Island Passage Development Limited (IPD), on the EL02 exploration licence in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The program, conducted in partnership with Isina Resource Holdings Limited (IRHL), a customary landowner company, marks the first large-scale mineral exploration program on Bougainville outside the special mining lease held by Bougainville Copper Ltd (Rio Tinto – CRA) since 1965. Located in south-central Bougainville in the Crown Prince Range, nine kilometres southeast of the historic Panguna copper-gold mine, the 261 square km EL02 exploration licence is…
American Rare Earths Limited (ASX: ARR) has announced significant progress in the extraction of Rare Earth Elements (REE) from its Halleck Creek project. Collaborative research with the U.S. Department of Energy and Virginia Tech has resulted in innovative metallurgical studies that could revolutionise the economic viability and sustainability of rare earth element mining. Key findings from the studies include: Two peer-reviewed studies confirm the potential for high-grade, economically viable extraction of REEs from the Halleck Creek ore using low-temperature, direct acid leaching techniques. A remarkable recovery rate of 80 per cent of REEs within the first 10 minutes using low-temperature…
Oar Resources Limited (ASX: OAR), an exploration and development company focused on battery and critical minerals, has reported significant progress in its global expansion and financial performance for the first quarter ending 31 March 2024. The company has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 per cent interest in two Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPL) located in Namibia's Erongo Region, a well-known uranium mining jurisdiction. This move positions Oar in a major uranium-producing region, enhancing its portfolio with valuable uranium prospects. In Brazil, Oar has expanded its presence by securing pegging applications for uranium and rare earth element (REE) prospects in…
Alderan Resources Limited (AL8) is gearing up for a Stage 1 diamond drilling program at the New Years prospect, part of its Frisco copper-gold project in Utah, USA. The program, scheduled to commence in June 2024, will consist of four holes totalling 540 metres, with an additional six holes (1,500 metres) planned for Stage 2 pending the results of the initial drilling. The company has also begun soil sampling over the composite New Years magnetic anomaly to extend coverage from the 1960s, with grades up to 0.31% Cu. The anomaly, double the size of the Cactus anomaly, forms part of…
