Latest Exploration Activity News

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is set to embark on a busy 2026 drilling season with three funded diamond drill programs across its Canobie, Diamantina, and Bulimba projects, targeting multiple high-potential copper and gold prospects in Queensland.

Golden Dragon Mining has applied for a new tenement just 1.5 km from Westgold’s Big Bell Gold Mine, extending its landholding in Western Australia’s Murchison Goldfields to about 619 km². The move boosts exposure to a prolific gold belt with multiple high-priority targets, including the drill-ready Jeffrey Well prospect.

Bougainville Copper Limited has been officially notified that its Exploration Licence No. 01 is suspended following the Bougainville Executive Council’s approval of a 25-year Large-Scale Mining Lease granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land.

Sweden's Parliament has amended legislation to remove uranium mining from nuclear facility regulations, simplifying permits and strengthening Aura Energy's prospects for its Häggån uranium deposit.

Bounty Oil & Gas has finalised the first tranche of a $4 million share placement and converted $200,000 of debt into shares, bolstering its capital for drilling and development across Australian oil and gas projects.

Westar Resources has won a Northern Territory Government grant to co-fund an aeromagnetic survey over 569 square kilometres of its Bunda Creek Project, aiming to unlock structural insights critical for sediment-hosted copper exploration.

Delta Lithium Limited has acquired key tenements at its Yinnetharra Project, gaining full control over 170 km2 of lithium prospective ground. The company also reports a notable gold occurrence at Mason’s prospect and continues extensive exploration across its large tenure.

Great Plains Metals has secured a 51% interest in Godolphin’s Yeoval and Goodrich copper-gold projects and is moving to increase its stake to 70%, committing another $1 million in exploration. Godolphin will continue as operator while drilling progresses, with assay results due by mid-July.

Vita Resources has raised $2.9 million through a heavily supported share placement to accelerate exploration at its Australian and Canadian projects, while pursuing new gold and critical minerals opportunities.

Perseus Mining has boosted its on-market share buy-back program by A$50 million to A$150 million, reflecting confidence in its balance sheet and cash flow generation while maintaining funding for organic growth.

Nordic Resources has punched a new high-grade gold assay record at its Kopsa project in Finland, confirming a significant northern extension to the deposit. Early 2026 drilling reveals grades far surpassing previous intersections, setting the stage for a resource update later this year.

Catalina Resources has validated significant historical gold mineralisation across its newly acquired Mid-West portfolio in Western Australia, bolstering its position near key regional mining infrastructure and preparing for maiden drilling campaigns.