A discovery of a copper deposit usually comes with great excitement and is followed by narratives of great wealth generation. Over the recent decades, these type of discoveries are few and the reality for investors is fueled with disappointments and rhetoric of false narratives from the explorers.

In a world where major mineral discoveries are increasingly elusive and hidden beneath cover, Geoscience Australia has crafted a powerful lens into the Earth’s potential—mineral systems-based prospectivity mapping. This approach, backed by decades of data and a deep understanding of geology, is turning Australia into a frontier once again, particularly in the hunt for Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) deposits.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX: HRE) has released a March 2025 exploration update that signals major progress across its uranium portfolio. With projects in the uranium-rich Curnamona Province of South Australia and the Mid West region of Western Australia, the company is moving aggressively to define targets through passive seismic, airborne surveys, and historical data analysis.

Gold never sleeps in the Eastern Goldfields—and neither does Miramar Resources (ASX: M2R). The company has just unveiled another suite of promising gold assay results from its 80%-owned Gidji Joint Venture (JV) Project, located just 15km north of Kalgoorlie. These results continue to reinforce the project's potential to host a major new gold camp and come as the Australian dollar gold price surges past A$5,000/oz.

Peak Minerals Limited (ASX: PUA) has just released a pivotal update that could reshape its future trajectory—and possibly that of the titanium feedstock market. Their latest announcement from the Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon signals the early definition of a rutile province of potentially global significance. 

A new chapter in the production of high purity alumina (HPA) is unfolding in South Australia, with Andromeda Metals Limited (ASX: ADN) achieving a significant milestone. The company has successfully produced ultra-high purity 4N HPA using a novel, cost-effective, and low-carbon process. This breakthrough positions Andromeda at the forefront of the global HPA market. 

The conversion of Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX:KAU) into a gold producer through one transaction in a top-tier market is highly commendable. This action suggests that the management might have completed the best deal I've witnessed in my thirty years in this field. To add to the commendation, this deal was done at a rising bullish sentiment for gold.

Vanadium is emerging as a critical element in the evolving energy storage landscape, offering promising opportunities for investors.

The Chalice Mining Limited (ASX:CHN) narrative has centered around the Julimar discovery since early 2020.

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

The pivotal role of critical minerals in the ongoing global transition toward clean energy and advanced technologies.

The Ausgold Katanning Gold Project is looking like the next gold mine. All it needs to dnow is tick boxes and the rising gold price awaits.

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.

Could Rumble Resources Limited (ASX:RTR) be the next gold miner in the ASX. New strategy and New Partner to develop Western Queen Gold Mine

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