Latest Exploration Activity News

Askari Metals has completed the sale of its Australian subsidiary First Western Gold, including the Burracoppin Gold Project, to Forrestania Resources, enabling a strategic pivot to its African exploration assets.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Axel REE Limited has secured three new exploration licences adjacent to its Caladão Project in Brazil, launching a drilling campaign aimed at expanding its rare earth elements and gallium resources.

Forrestania Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of First Western Gold, securing control over seven exploration licenses including the promising Burracoppin Gold Project in Western Australia.

DeSoto Resources has initiated its first-ever reverse circulation drilling at the historically artisanal Dadjan Gold Project and commenced power auger drilling at the Tole Gold Project in Guinea, unveiling promising early assay results.

Perpetual Resources has launched a systematic exploration program across its key lithium projects in Brazil, aiming to expand on recent high-grade discoveries and define new drill targets.

TechGen Metals reports significant exploration progress with new high-grade copper and gold discoveries across multiple projects, supported by a successful $3.77 million capital raise. The company is poised to advance drilling programs amid strong commodity markets.

AuKing Mining advances its strategic acquisition of Orion Resources and the Cloncurry Gold Project while securing a $5 million loan facility and progressing exploration across multiple continents.

IMDEX Limited reported a resilient FY25 with steady margins, reduced net debt, and strategic acquisitions positioning it for growth. The company’s FY26 outlook is optimistic, supported by improving global exploration activity and technology adoption.

Mount Burgess Mining has completed a $900,000 placement at a premium to recent trading prices, setting the stage for upcoming gold exploration drilling at its Viking and Blair North prospects.

SQX Resources has secured an 80% stake in two historically rich gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona, backed by a $2 million placement to accelerate exploration. This marks the company's strategic entry into the North American precious metals arena.

Liberty Metals has secured an option to acquire three strategically located critical mineral projects in Brazil, targeting high-purity rutile and rare earth elements. This move positions the company in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with promising exploration upside.