IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts after exploration update

Boadicea Resources updated the market on IGO's activities at Fraser Range today

| More on:
A miner in a hard hat and high visibility vest stands with his arms crossed with a large digging machine in the background.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price gained on Thursday despite no price-sensitive news being released by the company.

As of Thursday's close, the IGO share price is $8.87, 1.95% higher than it was at its previous close.

That's a better performance than was seen from the broader market on Thursday. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gained 0.54% over the course of the day, while the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) lifted 0.64%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index (ASX: XJR) also outperformed the broader market, gaining 1.34% on Thursday.

While IGO itself was quiet today, Boadicea Resources Ltd (ASX: BOA) released a non-price-sensitive update on IGO's Fraser Range tenements.

Let's take a look at the latest news from the exploration and mining company.

IGO's work at the Fraser Range tenements

The IGO share price ended today in the green amid an announcement detailing the company's Fraser Range activities.

IGO's subsidiary, IGO Newsearch, previously entered into a joint venture with Boadicea Resources. Under the joint venture, IGO has 5 years of exclusive access and exploration rights for 9 of Boadicea Resources' Fraser Range tenements in Western Australia.

Today, Boadicea Resources outlined IGO's progress at the tenements over the 3 months ended 30 September.

According to Boadicea Resources, IGO has found potential nickel and copper accumulation at one target. It has also received positive assay results from the Orion target.

Additionally, Boadicea Resources outlined the work IGO plans to do at the tenements during the fourth quarter of 2021.

IGO is expecting to continue current heritage negotiations over most of the northern targets. It will also recover data from 89 moving loop electromagnetic surveys and conduct multiple air-core drilling programs.

IGO share price snapshot

Today's gains are just the latest for the IGO share price, which has been performing well this year.

It is currently 32% higher than it was at the start of 2021. It has also gained 103% since this time last year.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Resources Shares

busy trader on the phone in front of board depicting asx share price risers and fallers
Resources Shares

Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining shares

ASX 200 mining shares BHP, PLS Group, South32, and many others hit multi-year highs this week.

Read more »

Business people standing at a mine site smiling.
Resources Shares

Buying BHP and Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX mining giants are partnering up

Rio Tinto and BHP are shaking things up in Western Australia.

Read more »

Two young male miners wearing red hardhats stand inside a mine and shake hands
Resources Shares

Mining momentum: 2 ASX stocks that could surprise investors this January

Copper demand is rising fast in 2026, putting Sandfire Resources and Rio Tinto back in focus.

Read more »

Two miners standing together with a smile on their faces.
Resources Shares

Fortescue shares vs. BHP: Which delivered superior returns in 2025?

We compare the 12-month returns of the two biggest ASX 200 mining shares, BHP and Fortescue.

Read more »

A gloved hand holds lumps of silver against a background of dirt as if at a mine site.
Resources Shares

Silver just tumbled 5% today. What on earth is going on?

Silver fell 5% after record highs as profit taking hit demand.

Read more »

Engineer looking at mining trucks at a mine site.
Resources Shares

Gallium has been earmarked as a critical mineral. Here's how you can get exposure on the ASX

These four companies are all looking to become producers.

Read more »

A woman is very excited about something she's just seen on her computer, clenching her fists and smiling broadly.
Resources Shares

Up 113% since April, why this $4 billion ASX 200 mining stock is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 mining stock.

Read more »

Three miners stand together at a mine site studying documents with equipment in the background
Resources Shares

BHP shares hover near 52-week high as momentum builds. Is a breakout coming?

BHP shares trade near a 52-week high as buyer momentum supports the uptrend.

Read more »