Latest Exploration Activity News

Bellavista Resources has secured nearly A$5 million in capital to fund due diligence on advanced precious and base metal projects, while maintaining a strong cash position and progressing exploration at its Brumby Deposit.

Resolute Mining delivered a solid 2024 with record cash flows and slightly higher gold production, but faces rising costs from Mali’s new Mining Code and a $160 million government settlement. The company plans lower 2025 output as Mako mining winds down, focusing on cash flow and exploration.

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited reported a 150% increase in ore mined and a 13.4% rise in gold production for the December 2024 quarter, marking its third consecutive quarter of growth. Despite some challenges with grade control and cost guidance, the company anticipates further production and efficiency gains.

ioneer Ltd’s December 2024 quarterly cash flow report reveals ongoing cash outflows from operations and investing, with nearly $4.5 million spent this quarter but a solid cash reserve providing a runway of almost five quarters.

Kingsrose Mining, in alliance with BHP, reports promising high-grade copper and polymetallic discoveries in Norway and Finland, advancing one of Europe’s largest exploration programs.

Resource Mining Corporation reports promising copper-gold exploration results at its Mpanda project in Tanzania, secures $1 million in loan funding, and gains an option to acquire a 70% stake in a Saudi Arabia joint venture.

Lodestar Minerals has raised $520,000 through a share placement to fund its inaugural reverse circulation drilling at the Darwin gold project in Chile, signaling a pivotal step in its exploration strategy.

Tesoro Gold reports its highest-ever gold assay at the Ternera Deposit alongside a strategic dual listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and a strong cash position.

IGO's December quarter report reveals robust performance at Greenbushes lithium mine but significant setbacks at Kwinana and Nova, culminating in a $79 million EBITDA loss and a strategic halt on Kwinana’s Plant 2.

Lanthanein Resources has completed initial drilling phases at its Lady Grey Project and secured a six-month extension on its farm-in agreement, positioning the company for a critical assessment of its gold exploration prospects.

Austral Gold reported an 8.5% production increase in Q4 2024 alongside significant cost reductions, though full-year output fell short of forecasts due to equipment delays. The company sets ambitious 2025 targets, supported by a new toll processing deal and plant refurbishment financing.

AusQuest Limited has announced a significant porphyry copper-gold discovery at its Cangallo Project in Peru, marking a potential turning point ahead of an active 2025 exploration calendar. The company also secured $2.4 million in funding to advance drilling programs across its Peru and Australian assets.