Exploration & development

Fleet Space has announced the deployment of its mineral exploration solution ExoSphere at Barrick Gold’s Reko Dig project in Pakistan.

Pan Asia Metals has entered into an option agreement to acquire the RK Lithium Prospect in Thailand.

Pioneer Lithium has executed an early exploration agreement with Slate Falls First Nation for the Root Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, Canada.

Adavale Resources has completed the acquisition of a uranium exploration licence located in South Australia.

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.