Kaoko Metals (ASX:KAO) mobilised field programmes across Namibia, accelerating drill readiness at Chalkos and Karibib. Chilwa Minerals (ASX:CHW) extended continuous niobium mineralisation at Nakombe, expanding the known footprint northward. LinQ Minerals (ASX:LNQ) confirmed shallow copper gold continuity at Monza, supporting scale across the Gilmore corridor. Australian Gold and Copper (ASX:AGC) progressed Evergreen drilling toward an initial Mineral Resource Estimate in NSW. Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) secured a 90% interest in Nielle, adding a high grade gold system near Tongon in Côte d’Ivoire. Terrain Minerals (ASX:TMX) commenced metallurgy at Lightning, testing conventional processing pathways ahead of resource work. TG Metals (ASX:TG6) accelerated approvals, drilling and metallurgy at Burmeister, progressing lithium development workstreams. Stellar Resources (ASX:SRZ) delivered high grade tin near Heemskirk while advancing Prefeasibility Study activities. Evergold Minerals (ASX:EG1) commenced Mt Monger drilling, testing shear hosted and intrusive related gold targets. Miramar Resources (ASX:M2R) resumed drilling at Chain Pool, reassessing historic copper lead silver mineralisation.
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Kaoko Metals (ASX:KAO) Kaoko Mobilises Drill Readiness Across Dual Projects | | |
Kaoko mobilised teams and commenced maiden field programs across both Namibian projects following its ASX listing. The Play - Maiden field programs commenced at the Chalkos and Karibib projects in Namibia.
- Drill readiness works are underway at the Chalkos Copper Silver Project.
- Kaoko’s in country technical team mobilised to Karibib with field activities underway.
- Karibib field program includes drone surveys, trenching, sampling and drill site development.
- Drilling contractors commenced site visits ahead of planned maiden drilling at Karibib.
The Pitch - Chalkos hosts outcropping copper mineralisation grading up to 69.6% Cu and 2,030g/t Ag.
- Chalkos contains multiple high priority drill ready copper silver targets within the Kaoko Copper Belt.
- Karibib hosts historical intercepts including 4m at 1.98% Cu, 0.92g/t Au and 0.72% W from 9m.
- Karibib contains multiple priority walk up drill targets with broader regional exploration upside.
- Kaoko controls copper, silver, gold and tungsten projects across Namibia’s Kaoko and Damara belts.
The Next Overs - Drill readiness works continue ahead of maiden drilling at the Chalkos Project.
- Karibib field activities continue including trenching, mapping validation and tungsten target assessment.
- Drilling contractors continue site visits ahead of planned maiden drilling programs.
Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
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Chilwa Minerals (ASX:CHW) Nakombe Delivers 385m Continuous Niobium From Surface | | |
Chilwa confirmed continuous pXRF niobium mineralisation from surface while extending the Nakombe footprint 180m north. The Play - MPYDD009 returned 0.17% Nb₂O₅ over 385.4m from surface using pXRF analysis.
- Hole extended the mineralised footprint 180m north of discovery hole MPYDD006.
- Porphyritic syenite returned 0.24% Nb₂O₅ over 60.5m from surface.
- Included 0.34% Nb₂O₅ over 12m from 43m within the broader mineralised interval.
- Mineralisation remains open northeast, south, east, southeast and at depth across the intrusion.
The Pitch - Nakombe forms part of Chilwa’s broader Mpyupyu niobium REE tantalum gallium intrusive target.
- Drilling intersected a previously unmapped peralkaline syenite intrusion hosting substantial niobium mineralisation.
- Two drill rigs currently operate across pre resource drilling at the Nakombe target.
- Total drilling across the target reached approximately 1,550m across 8 drill holes.
- Chilwa controls multiple critical mineral programmes within its Lake Chilwa licence in Malawi.
The Next Overs - Nine drill holes remain within the initial programme targeting intrusive geometry and continuity.
- ICP MS assay results for MPYDD007 are expected in the coming weeks.
- Chilwa is considering a third drill rig for the Nakombe drilling programme.
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LinQ Minerals (ASX:LNQ) Monza Delivers Thick Higher Grade Copper Gold | | |
LinQ confirmed shallow copper gold mineralisation continuity at Monza following its maiden Central Zone drilling result. The Play - MZACD003 intercepted 70.8m at 1.11% Cu Eq from 71.2m within Monza Central Zone.
- Included 10m at 2.82% Cu Eq from 104m within higher grade mineralisation.
- Additional 123m at 0.55% Cu Eq intersected from 150m in MZACD003.
- Result confirmed shallow higher grade copper gold porphyry mineralisation continuity at Monza.
- LinQ completed 8 Monza holes with assays pending from MZACD004 through MZACD010.
The Pitch - Monza forms part of a 17km mineralised porphyry copper gold corridor at Gilmore.
- Gilmore hosts reported mineral resources at Estoril, Culingerai and Mandamah deposits.
- Monza and Estoril complexes occupy approximately 2km of prospective mineralised strike.
- Gilmore Project contains 516Mt hosting approximately 3.7Moz Au and 1.2Mt Cu metal.
- LinQ controls approximately 597km² across a 60km belt containing +20 known prospects.
The Next Overs Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
Australian Gold and Copper (ASX:AGC) Evergreen Delivers Broadest Visual Copper Zone Yet | | |
AGC intersected a broad visible chalcopyrite zone at Evergreen while advancing drilling toward an initial Mineral Resource Estimate. The Play - 26DDBR006 intersected 6.5m of visible semi massive chalcopyrite and pyrite sulfides.
- Visible copper bearing sulfides occur within a broader 13.7m alteration zone from 361.5m.
- AGC stated the interval appears the broadest observed copper zone in the district to date.
- Seven Evergreen holes completed since mid April intersected variable visible sulfide mineralisation.
- Current Evergreen drilling targets an initial Mineral Resource Estimate at the deposit.
The Pitch - Evergreen forms part of the Browns Reef Project acquired by AGC during 2025.
- Browns Evergreen hosts more than 25,000m of historical drilling across a 6.5km strike length.
- AGC currently operates an 8,000m resource definition drilling programme at Evergreen.
- Browns Reef Project forms part of AGC’s 2,600km² South Cobar Basin landholding in New South Wales.
- Achilles hosts an initial 38.5Moz AgEq Mineral Resource with 58% classified Indicated.
The Next Overs - Hole 26DDBR008 is testing down dip extensions beneath the chalcopyrite mineralisation zone.
- Assay results from current Evergreen drilling are expected during July 2026.
- AGC continues extension drilling beneath the Achilles Mineral Resource footprint.
Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
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Terrain Minerals (ASX:TMX) Metallurgy Testing Targets Lower Capital Processing Pathway | | |
Terrain is testing whether Lightning gold supports conventional processing, shifting focus from drilling confirmation toward development economics. The Play - Metallurgical test work commenced after IMO received all Lightning Gold sample material.
- IMO program includes head assays, gravity concentration, cyanide optimisation and Carbon In Leach testing.
- RC chip intervals from the 2026 drilling campaign supplied material for metallurgical testing program.
- Prior geological assessment suggests Lightning gold mineralisation does not appear refractory in nature.
- Terrain stated non refractory gold may support conventional gravity and CIL processing pathways.
The Pitch - Lightning Gold Project forms part of Terrain’s 100% owned Smokebush Gold and Silver Project.
- Smokebush Project sits within the Yalgoo Mineral Field 350km north of Perth, Western Australia.
- Mining Lease M59/0796 has already been granted over the Lightning Gold Project area.
- Vault Mining’s Rothsay Gold Mine is located approximately 10km south of the Lightning Project.
- Terrain associates Lightning gold mineralisation with arsenopyrite within a broader structural corridor.
The Next Overs - IMO will complete metallurgical test work across 3 planned technical program phases.
- Terrain expects progressive reporting throughout the approximately 13 week metallurgical program timeline.
- Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Lightning Project remains targeted for July 2026.
Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) Castle Secures High Grade Gold System Near Tongon | | |
Castle will acquire a 90% interest in Nielle, securing a shallow high grade gold system defined across a 4.5km mineralised corridor. The Play - Castle executed a binding terms sheet to acquire 90% of the Nielle Gold Project.
- Historical drilling defined gold mineralisation across a broader 4.5km anomalous corridor at Nielle.
- Historical drilling returned 5m at 15.42g/t Au from 7m including 2m at 31.54g/t Au.
- Nielle covers approximately 212km² within Côte d’Ivoire’s highly prospective Senoufo greenstone belt.
- Gold mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth across the drilled system.
The Pitch - Nielle is located approximately 50km north of the 5Moz Tongon Gold Mine.
- Castle’s Côte d’Ivoire portfolio totals approximately 1,842km² of tenure and applications.
- Historical drilling tested greater than 1km strike length using broad drill spacing.
- Nielle hosts structurally controlled gold mineralisation associated with sulphides and quartz carbonate veining.
- Castle’s West African leadership team brings more than 50 years regional mining experience.
The Next Overs Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
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TG Metals (ASX:TG6) Burmeister Development Activities Accelerate Amid Lithium Recovery | | |
TG Metals progressed approvals, resource drilling and metallurgical work streams at Burmeister following improved lithium market conditions. The Play - Mining and infrastructure lease applications covering Burmeister are scheduled for imminent lodgement.
- Program Of Works approvals received for resource drilling recommencement at the Burmeister deposit.
- Planned resource drill out includes 41 holes for approximately 4,809m of RC and diamond drilling.
- Metallurgical testwork confirmed DMS spodumene concentrate grades up to 6.31% Li₂O.
- Burmeister remains open in multiple directions with historical drilling limited to approximately 250m depth.
The Pitch - Burmeister hosts an Exploration Target of 15.6Mt to 20.1Mt at 0.97% to 1.19% Li₂O.
- Lake Johnston Project is wholly owned and located approximately 190km east of Hyden, Western Australia.
- Burmeister is positioned near road, port and lithium processing infrastructure in Western Australia.
- TG Metals developed a hybrid DMS and flotation flowsheet for spodumene recovery processing.
- Company continues progressing a provisional patent application linked to flotation enhancement technology.
The Next Overs - TG Metals intends lodging a Mining Lease application over the Burmeister lithium deposit.
- Planned drilling will provide core samples for further semi continuous metallurgical testwork.
- Company is investigating commercial opportunities from quartz and feldspar waste stream products.
Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
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Stellar Resources (ASX:SRZ) Montana Delivers High Grade Tin Beside PFS Area | | |
Stellar intersected high grade tin at Montana adjacent to the Heemskirk PFS area while continuing Severn resource drilling. The Play - ZM192 returned 4.7m at 1.29% Sn from 242.5m at the Montana deposit.
- Montana drilling marked the first drilling completed at the deposit since 2012.
- Montana hosts an Inferred Resource of 0.7Mt at 1.54% Sn for 10.4kt contained tin.
- Severn wedge hole ZS187W2C returned 34.8m at 0.47% Sn from 530.7m.
- Hole ZS191 intersected 4m at 1.78% Sn from 492m and 2m at 1.37% Sn.
The Pitch - Montana sits immediately north of Queen Hill and Severn within the Heemskirk Project area.
- Heemskirk Prefeasibility Study remains on track for completion during 2H 2026.
- Queen Hill Resource update increased total Heemskirk Mineral Resource to 9.5Mt at 0.93% Sn.
- Heemskirk exceeds 100kt contained tin across project resources and St Dizier satellite deposit.
- Stellar stated Heemskirk ranks as Australia’s highest grade undeveloped tin project.
The Next Overs Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
Evergold Minerals (ASX:EG1) Mt Monger Drilling Tests Shear And Intrusive Gold Systems | | |
Evergold commenced RC drilling testing high grade shear hosted mineralisation and a newly defined intrusive related gold target at Mt Monger. The Play - RC drilling commenced at Duchess of York within the Mt Monger Gold Project.
- Historical drilling returned intercepts including 3m at 17.6g/t Au from 13m at Duchess of York.
- RC drilling will test the newly defined Gladiator intrusive related gold target.
- Gladiator contains an 800m+ coherent gold in soil anomaly with coincident gravity feature.
- Current campaign comprises approximately 3,000m of RC drilling expected completed during May.
The Pitch - Duchess of York sits within the gold mineralised Bare Hill Shear Zone corridor.
- Historical drilling at Duchess of York returned shallow and deeper high grade gold intercepts.
- Gladiator was defined using regional soil geochemistry and high resolution gravity datasets.
- Fleet Space Technologies identified albite biotite alteration with anomalous molybdenum and bismuth pathfinders.
- Mt Monger sits near multiple operating mills and regional processing infrastructure.
The Next Overs Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
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Miramar Resources (ASX:M2R) Historic SEDEX Prospect Returns To Drilling After 60 Years | | |
Miramar restarted drilling at Joy Helen to test shallow copper lead silver mineralisation beneath alteration halos. The Play - Auger drilling commenced at the Joy Helen copper lead silver prospect within Chain Pool Project.
- Programme targets shallow copper lead silver mineralisation beneath carbonate alteration halos from soil sampling.
- Joy Helen hosts high grade Cu Pb Ag mineralisation across approximately 300m of strike.
- Miramar planned approximately 100 shallow vertical auger holes across 3 alteration halos.
- Historic sampling and soil geochemistry identified strike extensions and parallel mineralised zones.
The Pitch - Joy Helen contains copper lead silver mineralisation hosted in silicified dolomite breccia.
- Historic air blast drilling intersected sub horizontal copper and lead mineralisation during 1964 drilling.
- Miramar rock chip sampling confirmed and extended high grade mineralisation during 2024 exploration.
- Chain Pool Project comprises a single 100% owned Exploration Licence E08/3676 in Western Australia.
- Project geology shares similarities with SEDEX mineralisation models including the Lady Loretta deposit.
The Next Overs Read full ASX Announcement here. | | |
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