Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQB:EPMLF) says air core drilling at Pitfield has confirmed thick, continuous zones of high-grade titanium mineralisation. CEO Shaun Bunn says the company is now prepping for a maiden resource estimate after collecting 70 tonnes of bulk samples.
HeLIX Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX) has wrapped up drilling at Linda-1 and hit helium shows across multiple zones. CEO Bo Sears says it's now moving to flow testing and emphasised the Rudyard field is shaping up well.
Atlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM:ALL, OTCQX:ALLIF, ASX:A11) says its Ewoyaa project in Ghana is ready to go pending final lease ratification. According to CEO Keith Muller, the mine could create thousands of jobs and remains viable even with lower lithium prices.
KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM:KEFI, OTC:KFFLF) has locked in BCM as mining contractor for its Tulu Kapi gold project. Executive chairman Harry Adams says funding is now fully covered, and final steps are underway to start major works.
Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR) is restarting drilling at its Bisie North project in DRC with helicopters on the move and new assays due next week. CEO Paul Barrett says security in the region has improved, and drilling should wrap by June.
Harena Resources (LSE:HREE) says its Madagascar rare earths project could run for over 100 years. According to managing director Joe Belladonna, it’s aiming to supply key magnet metals globally, independent of China or the US.