Latest Exploration Activities News

Critical Resources Limited has raised $1.8 million through a strategic placement to fund maiden drilling programs at its gold-antimony projects in New South Wales and New Zealand, signaling a pivotal step in its exploration journey.

Locksley Resources is ramping up its exploration efforts at the Mojave Project in California following a major land acquisition and the discovery of a significant historical mining shaft, signaling new opportunities in critical minerals.

Gateway Mining Limited has acquired an 80% interest in the Glenburgh South Gold Project in Western Australia, positioning itself alongside Benz Mining Corp’s high-profile Glenburgh deposit. Early exploration hints at promising gold mineralisation, while Gateway prepares for major drilling at its flagship Yandal project.

Koonenberry Gold (ASX, KNB) reports promising soil sampling results from its Wilga Flats Project in NSW, revealing a 4.2km gold and base metal anomaly akin to the nearby Cowal Gold Mine. The company aims to progress these targets to drill-ready status backed by a strong cash position.

BPM Minerals has secured a Heritage Agreement with traditional owners at its Forelands Gold Project, clearing the way for a maiden drilling program targeting high-grade gold prospects. The company’s strengthened balance sheet and expert team set the stage for a promising exploration phase.

Bastion Minerals has appointed seasoned geologist Ray Muskett to its board and secured shareholder approval to issue up to 750 million new shares, positioning the company for an accelerated exploration phase.

OZZ Resources Limited has provided a detailed update to ASX on its prolonged voluntary suspension, citing procedural delays in Zimbabwe and a pending joint venture at its Maguires Reward Project. The company outlines exploration activities, expenditure, and plans to resume trading.

Benz Mining Corp reported a CAD 3.58 million net loss for Q1 2025, driven by ramped-up exploration at its newly acquired Western Australian gold projects. The company bolstered its cash position with a CAD 27 million private placement post-period, aiming to fuel further resource growth.

Tolu Minerals Limited reported a $6.7 million loss for the half-year to June 2025, doubling last year’s deficit as it invests heavily in refurbishing the Tolukuma Gold Mine and expanding exploration. A recent $27.25 million capital raise aims to fund these ambitious development plans.

Astute Metals NL has initiated an eight-hole drilling campaign at its Needles Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, targeting six promising epithermal gold-silver prospects with historical high-grade assays. The campaign aims to unlock new discoveries ahead of a maiden resource estimate planned for year-end.

Askari Metals has agreed to sell its Australian gold assets to Forrestania Resources for A$700,000, enabling a strategic pivot towards its promising African exploration projects.

Hamelin Gold reports encouraging shallow gold mineralisation at its Fremlins South prospect in Western Australia’s West Tanami, with ongoing drilling programs expanding exploration across multiple targets.