Exploration & development

Thor Energy has commenced drilling at Alford West Copper Project in South Australia.

Saga Metals has announced a joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada on its Legacy Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.

Royal Road Minerals’ subsidiary has been selected as the winning bidder for the Al-Miyah copper and gold tender area in Saudi Arabia.

Marimaca Copper has announced results from channel sampling at the Mercedes target in Chile, which have resulted in an expanded area of interest.

Bradda Head Lithium has announced a new Mineral Resource Estimate as its Basin Project in Arizona.

Vallourec has received the necessary approvals to commence the first extension phase of its Pau Branco iron ore mine in Brazil.

Echo has entered into a joint venture agreement with Boku Resources, for the mining of gold and silver in Peru.

EV Metals Group has announced the successful completion of an initial exploration programme at the Balthaga Lithium Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Norway’s Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the first licencing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation.

Akobo Minerals has provided an operational update on its projects in Ethiopia, marking the successful completion of its processing plant construction.

Norge Mining’s subsidiary, Norge Mineraler, has been awarded extraction rights in Norway.

Madison Metals has announced that its drilling programme at the Khan Project in Namibia has confirmed high-grade uranium.

Jubilee has announced progress in its copper operations in Zambia and has acquired two additional projects.

Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has been awarded a three-year extension of its mining contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s gold mine in Australia.

Happy Creek Minerals has received a five-year drill permit for its Silverboss Project located in British Columbia, Canada.