Encounter Resources Limited (ASX: ENR) has reported a significant extension of high-grade niobium and rare earth element (REE) mineralisation at the Aileron Niobium-REE Project in the West Arunta region of Western Australia. New results from broad-spaced aircore drilling have identified a mineralised zone more than 500m east at Crean.

Boab Metals Limited (ASX: BML) has officially commenced Early Works at the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project in WA’s East Kimberley (Figure 1)—moving from planning into on-ground activity and marking the formal start of mine development. The program covers site access roads, processing-plant foundations, non-processing infrastructure, and an on-site accommodation camp. Boab is fast-tracking pre-wet season site prep so major packages can mobilise in April 2026.

As the global energy transition accelerates, demand for base metals like copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and nickel (Ni) is booming. Yet, exploration success rates for major discoveries are shrinking worldwide. In Australia—home to an array of world-class resources—the biggest challenge isn’t finding the right rocks, it’s working out where to start looking beneath the post-mineralisation cover that hides up to 80% of the continent’s prospective geology.

The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX: CCO) has capped off an eventful week with two significant developments that speak directly to the company’s dual focus on operational resilience and market expansion.

nvesting in small-cap stories on the ASX (Australian Stock Exchagne) in 2025 can seem overwhelming, especially for beginners. With the abundance of information available, it is crucial to know how to sift through it effectively to make informed decisions. As I have been in this industry for over 30 years and as an investor prior to the 1987 stockmarket crash, this blog will just outline some of my own experience and insights as to what has wroked for me over those years.

Coffee with Samso Episode 204 is all about Lupins and Lupin Protein Isolate.

Coffee with Samso Episode 203 may well be one of the best ASX small-cap resource business in 2025. A high-grade green iron ore business.

Coffee with Samso Episode 202 brings retail investors into an ASX company that may have the potential to become a multi-bagger investment.

Coffee with Samso 80 with Michael Bohm, Chairman of Riedel Resources Limited (ASX:RIE) on Kingman Gold and Silver Project.

Coffee with Samso Ep 47. Blackstone Minerals Limited (ASX: BSX) has released its scoping study for the Ta Khoa nickel project in Vietnam.