Latest Gold And Base Metals Exploration News

Antares Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of gold and copper projects in Western Australia and raised $2.03 million to fund exploration, while appointing Terence Topping as Managing Director to lead the next growth phase.

Tarrina Resources has launched a 1,200-metre diamond drilling program at its flagship Christmas Gift Gold Project, following extensive historic data validation and geological modelling. The company also advances copper and rare earth element projects in South Australia after a successful $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.

M3 Mining Limited has identified promising new drill targets at its Edjudina Gold Project and secured additional funding to advance exploration activities, positioning the company for potential growth in Western Australia’s gold sector.

Middle Island Resources has completed a strategic acquisition in Serbia, backed by a $3.4 million capital raise, and reported promising high-grade drilling results at its Bobija Project, signalling a significant step forward in its exploration ambitions.

CGN Resources has expanded its foothold in Western Australia's Leonora gold district with new tenement grants and land access agreements, setting the stage for a robust 2026 exploration campaign.

S2 Resources bolstered its cash reserves with a A$17 million sale of its Fosterville licence to Agnico Eagle and advanced exploration in New South Wales and Western Australia, revealing promising copper mineralisation.

MinRex Resources is advancing a transformative merger with Canadian explorer Electrum Discovery Corp., poised to create a well-capitalised gold and copper exploration entity with significant assets in Serbia and Australia.

Avira Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, validating historical data and advancing plans for a significant drilling program in early 2026, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

Genesis Resources progresses environmental approvals for its North Macedonian Plavica project while Australian drilling at Alice Springs and Arltunga yields underwhelming copper and gold assays.

Miramar Resources is advancing its exploration programs with planned drilling at the Gidji JV Gold Project and Chain Pool, backed by a $1.2 million placement and strategic board appointments.

Tartana Minerals reports compelling rock chip assay results revealing significant copper, silver, indium, and gold mineralisation across multiple prospects at its Cardross and Maid projects, underpinning plans to expand its 0.5 million ounce gold resource.