Latest Australian Exploration News

Western Mines Group reports significant nickel sulphide mineralisation from deep diamond drilling at its Mulga Tank project, reinforcing its vision of a large-scale hybrid nickel system. Drilling will resume in January 2026 to extend these promising results.

Miramar Resources has validated the presence of Noril’sk-style copper-nickel-PGE mineralisation at its Bangemall Project in Western Australia, despite ending its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining. The company plans to continue exploration in 2026, seeking new partners and government co-funding.

Sarama Resources has raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration at its Australian gold projects while progressing a significant arbitration claim against Burkina Faso for expropriation of its African permit.

New Frontier Minerals has secured regulatory approval to launch its first reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, while also preparing for a US OTCQB listing to broaden investor reach.

Solara Minerals has secured a Heritage Agreement with Traditional Owners, enabling early-stage exploration and drilling across multiple Western Australian project areas, including the promising Degrussa West site.

Rox Resources is poised to commence underground development at its Youanmi Gold Project with the first decline cut scheduled this week, while a Definitive Feasibility Study is due shortly, marking a critical phase in its path to production.

AusQuest Limited reports significant growth in copper-gold mineralisation at its Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside advancing multiple Australian base metal projects and maintaining a solid cash position.

Galileo Mining’s latest drilling at Norseman confirms significant palladium, platinum, and gold mineralisation over a 10km strike, underpinning plans for follow-up resource testing. The company remains well-capitalised to advance exploration.

Krakatoa Resources has agreed to sell its non-core Belgravia Project in New South Wales for $350,000, redirecting capital to advance its strategic Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia, a critical minerals asset positioned to serve European markets.

Hamelin Gold Limited has secured a pivotal tenement in the Venus Gold Project and completed multiple drilling programs across Western Australia, reinforcing its exploration momentum with $3.6 million in cash reserves.

OZZ Resources advances exploration with fresh gold anomalies at Maguires Reward and pursues a joint venture to unlock project potential amid ongoing ASX suspension.

Omnia Metals Group has raised $1.58 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration in Western Australia and pursue rare earth and precious metals acquisitions in the United States.