Latest Exploration Activities News

AIC Mines maintained steady copper and gold production at its Eloise mine, generating robust cash flow despite weather disruptions, while progressing its plant expansion and exploration programs.

Great Divide Mining has resolved a key joint venture dispute to move towards 100% ownership of the Challenger Gold Mine, while progressing promising exploration results and joint ventures across its Queensland and New South Wales projects.

Askari Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and is poised to launch its maiden drilling campaign in early 2026, backed by a strengthened balance sheet and a clear focus on African critical metals.

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.

Perseus Mining reported steady gold production in Q2 FY26 with 88,888 ounces at a higher cost, maintaining a robust cash and bullion balance of US$755 million. The company’s development projects remain on track despite increased royalties and a rejected acquisition bid.

IGO Limited reports a robust quarter with improved safety, higher spodumene production and prices at Greenbushes, successful commissioning of CGP3, and solid performance at Nova. Despite challenges at Kwinana refinery, the group’s underlying EBITDA and cash flow strengthened.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned its Lucky Strike Gold Mine from approvals to active mining, with first ore haulage and toll milling set for early 2026. Meanwhile, promising drilling results at the Burns Gold Project hint at further resource growth.

Lefroy Exploration Limited reported a net cash outflow in operating and investing activities for Q4 2025, balanced by financing inflows, leaving it with $1.85 million in cash and a funding runway of just over two quarters.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

QX Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Madaba project in Tanzania and commissioned a detailed airborne radiometric survey to refine drill targets. Meanwhile, gold and iron ore projects in Australia await further exploration.

Western Yilgarn NL has broadened its gallium exploration at the Ida Holmes Junction Project and secured critical land access for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project, backed by a $698,000 capital raise to advance multiple resource programs.

Helix Resources has launched significant geophysical surveys at its White Hills copper-gold project in Arizona and confirmed promising metallurgical results at its Gold Basin gold deposit, underpinning potential low-cost development. The company also completed a $2 million capital raise and secured permits for further sampling in New South Wales.