When I reviewed LinQ Minerals Limited’s IPO Replacement Prospectus (27 May 2025) and accompanying investor presentation, it was clear this is not your standard greenfields hopeful. LinQ offers something much more compelling: a genuine brownfields gold-copper project with real tonnage, credible grade, deep geological understanding, and—importantly—a team that’s been here before.

As someone who's watched this sector for over three decades, I tend to gravitate toward stories where the science leads the drilling, not the other way around. The latest announcement from E79 Gold shows exactly that: a methodical, data-driven campaign that’s laying the foundation for a potential discovery in one of Western Australia’s most gold-endowed regions.

Arika Resources (ASX: ARI) has doubled down on discovery with a 40% expansion of its upcoming drilling campaign across the Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects. With a strengthened balance sheet and an ambitious exploration strategy, the company is stepping firmly into the spotlight of Western Australia’s gold narrative.

If there was ever a time when a company needed to make a statement, it’s in the first weeks after acquiring a new asset. And for Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX:KAU), their early run at the Henty Gold Mine hasn’t just been good—it’s been headline-worthy.

Welcome to our weekly distribution of Samso News. We have had a busy week as we transition now to posting at least one Samso News per day. As we have been saying, Samso in 2025, is all about transitioning into an independent space and we will continue to increase our coverage with a move into all things AI in the coming weeks.

When a junior gold producer strategically adds a proven asset like the Henty Gold Mine to its portfolio, it doesn’t just reshape the company—it often redefines its position in the gold space.

In a bold move that underscores its commitment to unlocking value from one of Australia’s most fertile gold provinces, E79 Gold Mines Limited (ASX: E79) has identified several compelling new drill targets at its Laverton South Project. This follows a comprehensive regional review and reinterpretation of large-scale geophysical datasets, inspired partly by the recent Lighthorse discovery by neighbour KalGold (ASX: KAL).

A notable announcement by E79 Gold Mines Limited (ASX: E79) securing 100% ownership of the Mountain Home Copper-Gold-Bismuth Project in the Northern Territory. The move, announced on 22 April 2025 (E79 Gold Acquires 100% of the Mountain Home Project), indicates that there may be some activity happening on this project soon.

An advanced copper developer looking to enter the world of copper producers in Chile.

As we roll into 2025, the signs are starting to show what is in store for the ASX mineral exploration sector. Gold is the standout but what