Latest Exploration Activity News

Red Mountain Mining has launched an expanded soil sampling program at its Oaky Creek prospect in NSW, aiming to unlock multiple high-grade antimony-gold targets along a 3km strike. This move builds on impressive assay results and positions the company alongside Australia’s leading antimony projects.

E79 Gold Mines has completed a pivotal high-resolution gravity survey at its Cue Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for targeted drilling and potential high-grade gold discoveries.

Aura Energy advances its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania and secures strategic investment for its Häggån Polymetallic Project in Sweden following the lifting of Sweden’s uranium mining ban.

Lodestar Minerals has secured a binding option to acquire the Virgin Mountain Heavy Rare Earth Elements project in Arizona and defined a significant gold exploration target at Ned’s Creek, while gearing up for its first Chilean drill program.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

Corella Resources shifts exploration focus to Bonnie Rock and Earoo tenements while progressing a $1 million capital raise and exploring joint venture options for its Tampu Project.

Arcadia Minerals has entered a pivotal phase with a pending earn-in agreement on its Swanson Tantalum Project and a binding farm-in deal for its Karibib Copper-Gold Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a planned capital raising.

Krakatoa Resources has reported significant high-grade gold and antimony assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at the Zopkhito Project in Georgia, alongside a 12-month extension to its option period. The company plans an expanded exploration program in 2026 aimed at delivering a JORC-compliant resource.

Zimplats reported a 15% year-on-year rise in mined volumes and a 6% quarter-on-quarter reduction in operating cash costs per ounce, while advancing key infrastructure projects on schedule.

Enova Mining has reported significant near-surface titanium, rare earth, and niobium mineralisation at its CODA projects in Brazil, alongside ongoing diamond drilling at East Salinas targeting high-grade rare earth zones.

Beacon Minerals delivered a strong December quarter with increased gold production and improved recovery rates, while progressing key mining and exploration activities at the Lady Ida Gold Project.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX, AOK) has secured key assets in Queensland's Surat Basin and completed a strategic acquisition in California, positioning itself for near-term production growth and exploration upside.