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Zinc Drilling Begins for ZMI: Results Pending

Next Investors Archived Sep 14, 2016

The zinc mining space has not seen many mines or advanced projects in the pipeline for quite a while. There has been virtually zero zinc exploration globally since 2011, but all that is gradually changing as enticingly resilient zinc prices attract fresh zinc projects to supplement dwindling inventories.

Outstanding drilling results by Birimian point to extension of high-grade lithium resource

Finfeed Archived Aug 31, 2016

An announcement by Birimian Gold in relation to drilling results from its Bougouni lithium project suggests there is scope for additional resource tonnage.

Cashed Up ASX Adventurer Set to Drill for Zinc in Peru

Next Investors Archived Aug 24, 2016

One thing we have learnt from our past investment experiences, is that it is always better to strike while the iron is hot. For resource investors, this adage is starting to make sense now that metals prices have begun their long-awaited comeback.

LIT makes board appointments for proposed IPO of Graphite Australia NL

Finfeed Archived Aug 17, 2016

Two of Western Australia’s most experienced mining business identities have been appointed to Graphite Australia NL’s initial board.

CXX On Track to Enter Niobium Market: Could Contribute 6% of World Supply?

Next Investors Archived Aug 16, 2016

Cradle Resources (ASX:CXX) is a mining company going the extra mile by not only picking up its Project at the right time, but also, picking up a Project that is directly leveraged to the sci-fi age we now live in. To date, CXX has quietly gone about making exploration progress for a relatively unknown metal called Niobium – a key component of metals alloys that facilitate steel production and used in highly-specialised functions such as particle accelerators and jet engines.

LIT Continues to Buy up Ground: Takes Two Pronged Assault on Lithium Market

Next Investors Archived Aug 12, 2016

One of the great things for Aussie investors is that Australia as a nation is likely to revel in a lithium-powered future given its strong domestic endowment.Yet the country needs technology and expertise to make the most of its resources, particularly in Western Australia and potentially Queensland.

ZMI accelerates drilling campaign to take advantage of buoyant zinc price

Finfeed Archived Aug 10, 2016

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has quickly mobilised its drilling rigs to target shallow, high grade mineralisation and extensions at its Kildare Project.

Field work and core sampling begins at Honeymoon

Finfeed Archived Aug 03, 2016

Maiden field work has commenced at Boss Resources’ (ASX:BOE) Honeymoon Uranium Project in South Australia.

ASX Boss to Extend Honeymoon: Drilling Imminent

Next Investors Archived Aug 01, 2016

Boss Resources (ASX:BOE) is making significant progress on its Honeymoon Uranium Project – one of only four fully permitted uranium projects in Australia – and expects to deliver further positive results in the near future with the financials to match. The biggest recent news of late came in June when BOE delivered a maiden JORC Inferred resource at its Jason’s Deposit at its Honeymoon Uranium Project.

Lithium Drilling Continues for BGS: Exceeding Expectations

Next Investors Archived Jul 29, 2016

Birimian Gold Ltd (ASX:BGS) has joined the growing troop of explorers rushing out into the lithium exploration field, and the company continues to deliver strong drilling results from its current campaign. BGS moved into the lithium space earlier this year by acquiring 100% of the Bougouni Lithium Project in Mali, a large license area spanning some 250 km2, which hosts the high-grade, potential bulk-tonnage Goulamina lithium deposit.

To Be Sure: ASX Zinc Stock Set for Drilling in Coming Weeks

Next Investors Archived Jul 28, 2016

In today’s commodities sector, it could pay off to look for economically viable projects that could be the first into production when the next boom cycle arrives. It is also a good idea to find the next big commodity. While lithium has been all the rage lately, zinc prices are also on the move and zinc is widely tipped to suffer extreme shortages over the coming years.

ACP Set for Graphite Drilling: Beside Much Larger Neighbours

Next Investors Archived Jul 27, 2016

There’s a thunder being heard down under. In the junior market, graphite appears to be the name of the game as ASX investors fall over themselves to reward early-stage plays seeking to take advantage of graphite’s portrayal as a material very much of the future as a part of lithium ion electric car batteries.

CAD to Start Lithium Drilling Near Tesla

Next Investors Archived Jul 20, 2016

In terms of global lithium hotspots, you can’t go much better than Nevada, USA. This particular region hosts Tesla’s gigafactory, which has ignited interest in the electric vehicle (EV) market and is set to change the face of vehicle manufacturing.

GPR Accelerate Gold Production Plan with New Multi-Million Ounce Acquisition

Next Investors Archived Jul 14, 2016

Savvy investors have a keen eye for small-cap players with large-cap future potential — and there’s no better place to find such opportunities than the junior gold sector right now. One junior of interest is Geopacific Resources (ASX:GPR), who we have been tracking since early 2015 as it ventured into Cambodia in an effort to establish the country’s first ever metals mine.

Why did the Steve Jobs of Shale Choose to Partner with this ASX Stock?

Next Investors Archived Jul 08, 2016

Hydrocarbon-savvy ASX investors take note. A $6m capped onshore oil and gas producer with over 2,000 active US wells producing around 600 Bbl/d and 6,100 Mcf/d, sporting a US$200MN Macquarie-sponsored credit facility is beginning to emerge.

SEG Triples its WA Lithium Play on the Back of Early Results

Next Investors Archived Jul 07, 2016

The market is loving lithium right now. It’s being called ‘white gold’ and is taking up multiple column inches in financial broadsheets. It seems that every time Elon Musk opens his mouth a suite of junior lithium explorers find support. Segue Resources (ASX:SEG) is one company which has recently taken an early-stage position in this lithium revolution.

Near Term Ruby Revenues and Near Syrah Graphite: MUS Now Freshly Funded

Next Investors Archived Jul 05, 2016

Gemstones and graphite may seem an odd mix, but not when you have two projects very close to each other that give shareholders an entry point into two potentially very lucrative markets. Mustang Resources (ASX:MUS) not only has hold of a prime gemstone asset, but also has a graphite asset its exploring at the same time.

ASX Junior Receives First Licences in Highly Sought After Oil and Gas Region

Next Investors Archived Jul 04, 2016

For the last five years, one junior ASX listed oil and gas explorer has been working side-by-side with the Papua New Guinea government, who has just passed new game-changing legislation in oil and gas exploration. As a result, the PNG government has granted the company first access to unconventional exploration licenses in one of the most hotly sought after oil and gas areas of the world.

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