Latest Exploration Activities News

Pantera Lithium Limited has secured a significant 5,000-acre exploration footprint in Southwest Arkansas, targeting antimony and silver in a historically rich but long-neglected mining district. This move aligns with U.S. critical minerals priorities and leverages Pantera’s proven local expertise.

Encounter Resources has raised A$25 million through an institutional placement to fast-track its Aileron niobium-REE project and expand copper exploration across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Norwest Minerals advances its Bulgera Gold Project with successful deep drilling and promising heap leach economics, while preparing to test historic gold targets at Marymia East and expanding base metals exploration at Arunta West.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in agreement for a major Australian gold-silver project and raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration, while progressing its Norwegian battery metals portfolio.

Vital Metals has raised A$6.8 million through a strategic placement and refreshed its board to accelerate development of its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, with further funding pending shareholder approval.

Iltani Resources has announced its first JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Orient East Silver-Indium deposit, significantly expanding the total resource base of its Orient Project in Northern Queensland.

Pacgold has secured the White Dam Gold Operation, unlocking a pathway to near-term production and cash flow, while advancing exploration at Alice River and St George projects backed by a $13 million capital raise.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has completed acquisition of full mineral rights at its Prospect Hill Tin Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate at the promising South Ridge prospect. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration across South Australia while strengthening its board.

Codrus Minerals has completed its inaugural drilling campaign at the Bull Run Gold Project with promising assay results, while advancing uranium exploration in Canada and managing a cautious cash position.

Megado Minerals has secured all seven exploration permits for its flagship Iberian Copper Project in Northern Spain, advancing geological mapping and planning airborne geophysics and maiden drilling. The company also raised A$780,000 through an institutional placement and appointed a new independent director.

Gateway Mining Ltd has initiated a large-scale aeromagnetic survey at its Glenburgh South project, while aggressive drilling continues at the flagship Yandal Gold Project, positioning the company for a pivotal exploration phase in 2026.

Zimplats delivered steady mined and milled volumes in Q1 FY2026 with improved safety performance and significant cost increases. Major capital projects remain on track despite operational challenges.