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AOU Acquires New Cobalt Project in Czech Republic

Next Investors Archived Jul 05, 2017

2017 could shape up as an auspicious and anticipation-paved year for Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU). The Perth-based company this week announced an intriguing new addition to its portfolio, releasing news of an option agreement granting it the right to acquire 100% of the Tisová underground copper mine and three exploration licence applications, in the Czech Republic — in the veritable heart of industrial Europe.

KZR: Could it be a Gold Producer in 2017?

Next Investors Archived Jun 26, 2017

Steady exploration progress may be all that’s needed for Kalamazoo Resources (ASX: KZR) to further its territorial advantage in Western Australia. KZR is marching towards a strong gold resource base, with the acquisition of a couple of highly-prized assets and prioritising its exploration pursuits.

CAD: Lithium Brine Drilling Underway in Lithium Hotspot Nevada

Next Investors Archived Jun 26, 2017

Caeneus Minerals’ (ASX: CAD) much awaited maiden drill programme has commenced at two of its Nevada lithium brine projects. Valued by the market at just $17.4 million, this lithium explorer with a handful of highly prospective projects is positioned in the heart and soul of the rechargeable battery and electric vehicle movement.

Is a Pending Medical Cannabis Deal about to Light up this ASX Stock?

Next Investors Archived Jun 16, 2017

Chapmans Ltd (ASX: CHP) is not the typical stock readers are accustomed to seeing here at The Next Small Cap. In fact, after scratching our collective temples, we couldn’t find any previous instances of us delving into a Listed Investment company (LIC).

Hub & Spoke Model Keeps ARV Turning

Next Investors Archived Jun 13, 2017

It’s been just a few months since our crosshairs first fell upon Artemis Resources (ASX: ARV). This $24 million-capped WA-based minerals developer has some big ambitions — to develop into a global multi-metals producer, able to ride out commodities cycles. It is already the largest tenement holder in the Karratha region, with a portfolio of gold, copper, zinc, and cobalt projects.

What’s Really Below the Ground at VMC’s Zinc Project?

Next Investors Archived Jun 09, 2017

VMC has set its sights on the Youanmi precious and base metals project in WA, which sits on the Youanmi Greenstone belt – home to several mineral deposits.

The ASX Micro Cap with Chilean Lithium Brine Ambitions

Next Investors Archived Jun 05, 2017

Chile is an attractive destination if you’re on the hunt for lithium brine deposits… like today’s ASX listed micro-cap stock. While Chile has been a mecca for international miners since the 1970s predominantly in copper, it is also known for its lithium – being part of South America’s lithium triangle with Bolivia and Argentina.

Batteries Mineral Focus for LRS: New Drilling Campaign Set to Heat Up

Next Investors Archived Jun 01, 2017

South America has some of the most abundant sources of high-grade lithium in the world. Here, Argentina — along with Chile and Bolivia — make up what is known as the ‘lithium triangle’ where two thirds of the world’s lithium supply come from.

AVI Now the Only ASX Listed Junior with Exposure to Ecuador

Next Investors Archived May 25, 2017

When we last updated you on AVI back in December last year, the company was squarely focused on advancing its Viscaria Copper Project in northern Sweden. Since then, it has updated the market with a significant volume of news. Much of it relates to the Viscaria project, but there’s also been highly promising geophysical results from its Southern Finland Gold Project, along with news of the acquisition of the Bramaderos concession in Ecuador.

RMX Lithium Brine Drilling Right Now: Adds African Cobalt Upside

Next Investors Archived May 24, 2017

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries are revolutionising the way the world is powered. $11.3M capped explorer Red Mountain Mining (ASX: RMX) is one company intent on taking advantage of the potential of the energy power revolution via the growing markets that look to be opening up in the form of lithium and cobalt – two essential materials required for lithium ion batteries.

AOU Commences Copper Zinc Drilling in the Land of the Giants

Next Investors Archived May 19, 2017

Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) has just begun drilling for copper and zinc in one of the world’s most expansive and significant mining districts – the Iberian Pyrite Belt. Renowned for its poly-metallic (copper-zinc dominant) deposits, this district is home to over 80 known deposits and resources totalling more than 1,700 million tons of mineralised ore.

Cobalt Assays Imminent for RIR

Next Investors Archived May 18, 2017

There are extensive opportunities on offer to get in on the booming rechargeable battery market via investing in lithium and cobalt explorers. It is no secret to The Next Small Cap readers that these explorers could be the future suppliers of crucial battery materials.

Pedal to the Metal: ARD Cashed up and Drilling Right Now

Next Investors Archived May 17, 2017

We get the feeling that good times are ahead for today’s ASX explorer, which has set up camp at three base and precious metals projects in NSW. The company is accumulating some of the state’s most prospective land, in a domain famous for the fact that it boasts Australia’s first discovery of gold.

PFS Weeks Away as PNX Upgrades Minerals Resources

Next Investors Archived May 11, 2017

Multi-metals small-cap developer, PNX Metals (ASX: PNX), is accelerating its push towards constructing a fully operational zinc-gold-silver mine. The $11 million capped PNX continues to tick its due diligence boxes at its Hayes Creek Project in the Pine Creek region of the Northern Territory and has seen a rush of news flow, including updated Minerals Resources for the project’s Iron Blow and Mt Bonnie deposits.

On the Gold Road: $10M ASX Explorer Chasing $580M WA Gold Project Lookalike

Next Investors Archived May 10, 2017

Today’s Perth-based minerals hopeful is diversified, gutsy and has a memorable name that evokes a sense of nostalgia, victory and a legendary football player. Hopefully it will generate the same for investors over the coming months as they look to kick some goals of their own.

Will MRD’s Current Drilling Unveil another Fraser Range Nickel Discovery?

Next Investors Archived May 03, 2017

Good things come to those who wait — a famous adage sometimes employed in mining circles when a stock is anticipating a big strike on a key prospect. The same adage could easily be applied to Mount Ridley Mines (ASX: MRD) — a timely explorer targeting nickel-copper sulphide deposits in the Albany Fraser Range Province of Western Australia — that’s had to wait for the skies to clear…

11km Cobalt Strike Confirmed by CLA: More Drilling to Come

Next Investors Archived Apr 26, 2017

Forward looking Celsius Resources’ (ASX:CLA) decision to focus on the lucrative business of cobalt just as demand surges, could be a potential masterstroke for the company. Especially as the rise of new and innovative technologies such as electric vehicles really begins to gain traction.

ERL to Go from Gold Developer to Producer: Mining to Begin in Weeks

Next Investors Archived Apr 20, 2017

Empire Resources (ASX: ERL) is getting set to evolve from a developer into a producer at its WA gold project, Penny’s Find, situated around and within world famous goldfields surrounding Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.