Latest Exploration Activity News

Peel Mining Limited has completed key drilling and commenced metallurgical testing at Wagga Tank, while advancing exploration and joint venture activities at Curnamona, maintaining a solid cash position of $1.4 million.

Red Hill Minerals reported robust royalty revenues and exploration progress in the June 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong iron ore shipments and strategic royalty acquisitions. The company’s solid cash position and advancing drill programs position it well for growth.

Estrella Resources has made significant strides in its maiden manganese drilling campaign in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade mineralisation and advancing a major limestone marketing agreement with an Indonesian partner.

Black Dragon Gold progresses its Salave Gold Project’s strategic investment application amid positive community support and reports a stable cash position at quarter-end.

Nex Metals Explorations has moved closer to finalising a joint project agreement for its Kookynie Tailings Project while navigating leadership changes and securing fresh capital to fund growth.

Yugo Metals Limited progresses its Petrovo exploration project amid promising historical drill results, completing a $0.4 million placement and announcing key board changes.

Australia United Mining reports steady progress at its Sofala gold project and maintenance at Queensland’s Ropewalk mine, while facing a limited cash runway supported by related party loans and share investments.

Miramar Resources has completed a significant aircore drilling program at its Gidji JV Gold Project and secured government co-funding for geophysical surveys at its Bangemall projects, supported by a recent $1.8 million placement.

Beach Energy reported a 9% rise in FY25 production to 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent and a 13% increase in sales revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong basin performances and the Waitsia LNG project. However, a significant $674 million impairment charge due to lower commodity prices and reserves revision at Beharra Springs tempers the upbeat results.

Golden Horse Minerals reported a solid cash position of A$14.955 million for the June quarter, supported by a recent capital raising and plans for an additional $8.1 million raise pending shareholder approval.

QX Resources reported steady progress in its Queensland gold projects and secured a strategic farm-out for its Pilbara iron ore rights, while stepping back from US lithium ventures amid market softness.

Finder Energy has fast-tracked its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil field development in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, advancing key engineering design by 12 months and targeting a final investment decision in 2026. The company also strengthened its financial position with a $6 million placement, supporting ongoing exploration and development activities across its diverse portfolio.