Alligator Energy Hits 70% Uranium Recovery in Samphire ISR Pilot, Eyes 2030 Production
Alligator Energy, an ASX‑listed explorer, announced that its Samphire in‑situ recovery (ISR) pilot in South Australia achieved a 70% uranium recovery rate, aligning with global ISR performance benchmarks. The company highlighted that the pilot also delivered strong flow rates and high‑grade uranium, confirming the assumptions used in its scoping study. The pilot’s success underpins a modest capital requirement—approximately A$170 million for a full‑scale operation—thanks to the low‑cost pipe‑and‑pump extraction method and the absence of large tailings dams. Alligator currently holds an 18 million‑pound resource, 75% indicated, and projects an additional 15‑75 million pounds from nearby Blackbush and Plumb Bush prospects, potentially extending mine life to 20 years or more. CEO Andrea Mars‑Land Smith emphasized the strategic advantage of the Samphire site’s proximity to a regional town, which cuts logistics expenses and provides a skilled workforce. South Australia’s mature uranium permitting framework further de‑risks development, and the company is already advancing mining lease applications and environmental studies. With a bankable feasibility study expected in the first half of 2025 and a final investment decision targeted for late 2025, Alligator aims to commence production by 2030‑31. Early off‑take discussions with utilities in the US and Europe position the project to capture rising demand amid tightening global uranium supplies.
Kazera Global Strategic Review of Aftan Tantalum Project
Kazera Global provided a strategic update on its Afan Tantalum project in Namibia, clarifying that the company is a shareholder rather than the operator and is reassessing the long‑term pathway for the asset. The review highlighted a low‑water, dry‑processing approach that...
First Development Resources Appoints Drill Contractor for Selta Exploration
First Development Resources has appointed GDG Drill Australia (GeoDrill) as the drilling contractor for its Selta exploration program, citing the contractor’s strong local experience, robust fleet and solid environmental, health and safety credentials. Management highlighted GeoDrill’s current operations near the...
European Green Transition Boosts Stake in Anemos Analytics to 79%, Targeting UK Wind Fleet Expansion
European Green Transition has increased its stake in Scottish condition-monitoring software provider Anemos Analytics from 52% to 79%, acquiring the asset from Arena Capital Partners and clearing about £40,000 of short-term debt. Anemos supplies turbine-agnostic predictive maintenance technology using triaxial...
Evolution Energy Minerals Drilling Set for June After Strong Copper Indicators at Chikundo Project
Evolution Energy Minerals provided a dual‑project update, highlighting progress at its Chikundu copper deposit and outlining plans for a modular graphite plant on the adjacent Chilalo tenement. CEO Craig Moulton described a recent field trip that confirmed abundant copper carbonates—malachite...
First Development Resources Appoints Drill Contractor for Selta Exploration
First Development Resources announced the appointment of GDG GeoDrill Australia Pty Ltd as its drilling contractor for the Selta Exploration project. The partnership was highlighted for GDG’s deep familiarity with the Selby region’s geology, ground conditions, and remote‑site logistics, as...
Research Talks - Panther Metals, hVIVO, Cosmo Metals, TriFast
The Research Talks podcast highlighted two headline‑grabbing developments: Mendel Helium’s $5 million financing round, which positions the company to start paying dividends, and Panther Metals’ progress on the Winston tailings project in Ontario, a brownfield asset that could generate near‑term cash...
Livium Ltd Battery Recycling Turns Cash Positive as Australia’s End-of-Life Battery Waste Surges
Livium Ltd has announced that its lithium‑ion battery recycling operation in Australia has turned cash‑flow positive, marking a rare profitability milestone in a nascent industry. The company focuses on processing end‑of‑life batteries from electric vehicles and stationary storage, charging a...
Swiss Mining Institute Panama: Barton Gold’s Next Five-Year Growth Plan
The Swiss Mining Institute conference in Panama served as the platform for Barton Gold’s five‑year growth roadmap. CEO Alexander Scannon outlined a phased timeline: secure a mining lease by end‑2027, obtain full licensing by 2028, commence construction in 2029‑30 and...
Peter Schiff Still Early Days In a Bull Market
In a recent interview, economist Peter Schiff argued that we are only at the beginning of a gold‑driven bull market, as central banks spearhead a move away from the U.S. dollar as the world’s primary reserve asset. Schiff said the de‑dollarization...
Mendell Helium Secures £5M Raise & Eyes 2027 Dividend After Strong Rost Production Success
Mendell Helium announced a £5 million equity raise and completed the M3 Helium option, positioning the company to accelerate its helium production programme and target a dividend by 2027. The pilot Ross well is delivering 250 MCF of gas per day with a...
Cosmo Metals - Kanowna Gold Project
Cosmo Metals highlighted its Kanowna Gold Project in Western Australia, emphasizing the site’s strategic placement adjacent to Northern Star’s prolific Kalgoorlie Bell mine. The discussion framed the location as a prime target for gold exploration, leveraging the region’s historic production...
Peter Krauth - The Case for Silver Has Only Gotten Better
Peter Krauth, author of *The Great Silver Bull*, argues that the current market environment is the most favorable ever for silver and silver‑related equities. He ties recent price action to a broader secular commodities bull that began around 2001, noting...
First Development Resources: GAIP Survey Complete at Lander West
The video announces the completion of the GAIP survey at Lander West and outlines the next steps as Perth‑based consultants begin interpreting the freshly acquired data. Early analysis shows a convergence of geochemical, magnetic and radiometric anomalies, which the GAIP...
First Class Metals Bonanza Gold Discovery at Roy Prospect
First Class Metals announced a bonanza‑grade gold intercept at its Roy prospect within the Sunbeam project, reporting a 45 g/t gold intersection over a 30 cm interval. The news sparked strong market activity, with the CEO Mark Selby emphasizing that the find...