Horizon Minerals Limited (ASX: HRZ) has strengthened its gold development strategy in the Western Australian Goldfields through the acquisition of the Gordons, Mt Jewell, Malone, and Mulgarrie projects from Yandal Resources Limited (ASX: YRL). The package totals 34 granted mining, prospecting, exploration, and miscellaneous licences over ~77 km², all in close proximity to Horizon’s 100%-owned Black Swan processing facility (Figure 1).

Ballard Mining Limited (ASX: BM1) is not entering the gold space quietly. Born from the demerger of Delta Lithium’s gold assets, Ballard arrives on the ASX with a focused strategy, a $30M IPO war chest, and the high-grade Mt Ida Gold Project (Figure 1) in hand. Its foundation? A 1.1Moz at 3.3g/t Au JORC Resource, led by the fully permitted Baldock deposit (930koz @ 4.1g/t Au).

Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has achieved a significant operational milestone with the successful restart and ramp-up of the Honeymoon Uranium Project in South Australia (Figure 1). As one of the few new uranium producers to emerge in a tightly held global market, Boss is positioning itself as a first mover in a sector benefiting from rising long-term uranium prices, policy momentum, and expanding nuclear power infrastructure.  

Taiton Resources Limited (ASX: T88) has released a strong exploration update covering its Highway and Challenger West projects in South Australia, marking important progress on both gold and critical minerals fronts (Figure 1). The latest results highlight standout gold-in-soil values from Challenger West — including the highest recorded to date — alongside further definition of rare earth element (REE) anomalism at the Yogi prospect within the Highway Project.

Rutile has long stood in the shadows, overshadowed by better-known commodities like lithium, copper, and even its cousin, ilmenite. But beneath the surface, quite literally, lies a mineral that is becoming increasingly vital to the world’s industrial, technological, and geopolitical landscape.

This story is not about chasing hype—this is about doing the work. Some investors may say that management needs to create the hype but as long as i have know the key management of the company, this is not in their DNA. They are all about getting into the business of mineral exploration at a cost effective manner and that is maximum funds into the ground and not about funding a lifestyle company.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX: HRE) has entered into a binding Term Sheet with Havilah Resources Limited (ASX: HAV) to acquire an 80% interest in all mineral rights—excluding uranium—at the Prospect Hill project in South Australia. The project lies within the Mt Painter/Mt Babbage Inliers, a subregion of the Curnamona Craton that hosts significant polymetallic mineralisation dominated by tin (Sn), and is geologically comparable to the Gawler Craton in terms of mineralisation

Cyclone Metals Limited (ASX: CLE) has released the results of its Scoping Study for the flagship Iron Bear Project, located in the Labrador Trough, Canada — a region that has been a cornerstone of North America’s iron ore industry for over 70 years. The study outlines the potential for a world-class, long-life magnetite operation, producing premium iron ore products that are aligned with the growing demand for low-carbon “green steel”.

OD6 Metals Limited (ASX: OD6) has announced a significant step forward in rare earth processing at its flagship Splinter Rock Rare Earth Element (REE) Project in Western Australia (Figure 1). The integration of Ion Exchange (IX) and Nanofiltration (NF) technologies into the heap leach flowsheet is yielding transformational results—enhancing impurity removal, reducing acid consumption, and increasing recovery efficiency.

Western Yilgarn Limited (ASX: WYX) has confirmed a significant surface discovery of high-grade gallium mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in the Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia (Figure 1). With gallium identified by global authorities as a technology-critical element essential for semiconductors, LEDs, and solar panels, this development could place Western Yilgarn on the radar of strategic investors and downstream supply chain partners.

Peak Minerals Limited (ASX: PUA) has confirmed a major expansion of heavy mineral (HM) mineralisation at its flagship Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with a 100% success rate from all 452 holes drilled (Figure 1). The program identified mineralisation across a vast 1,500km² zone—demonstrating scale and consistency in both residual and alluvial targets.

In its 29 July 2025 announcement, AuMEGA Metals Ltd (ASX: AAM | TSXV: AUM | OTCQB: AUMMF) delivered a substantial exploration update covering three major Canadian projects—Cape Ray, Bunker Hill, and Hermitage. With a fully funded program and a strong C$9.2 million treasury, AuMEGA is aggressively expanding its data-driven strategy across Newfoundland’s Cape Ray Shear Zone, Canada’s largest known gold-bearing structure.

Australia is a country rich in natural resources and investment opportunities. With its vast landscapes and diverse economy, it provides a compelling environment for both domestic and international investors. In this blog post, we will explore the various resources available in Australia and how they impact investment opportunities across the nation.

Great Boulder Resources Ltd (ASX:GBR) is moving confidently into the second half of 2025. In the span of just two weeks, the Company has expanded the mineralised footprint at Side Well, announced significant new gold intersections at Ironbark, and secured $12.5 million in funding to accelerate its exploration strategy.

Coffee with Samso Episode 207 is all about a company that is feeling left behind in the midst of a unprecedented gold price rush. Gold miners, the producing companies on the ASX, are all buoyant and experiencing an emotional high on valuation. Shareholders are in a state of euphoria but in the rush, there are always some hidden value. The hidden value that is typically brushed aside by the juggernaut of cash producing gold miners speeding past the sights of investors.