Latest Exploration Activity News

Austin Metals has secured $3 million in new funding to accelerate exploration at its Austin Gold Project, targeting promising Vadrians-style gold mineralisation at Brunswick Hill in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Premier1 Lithium Limited has completed the full acquisition of the Yalgoo Gold Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position in a highly prospective gold belt and preparing for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026.

Resource Minerals International Ltd reports standout gold and silver assay results from Saudi projects alongside a $1 million capital raise, setting the stage for intensified drilling campaigns in 2026.

Benz Mining Corp. has raised A$75 million through a bought deal placement, significantly strengthening its cash reserves to nearly A$94 million. This capital injection will accelerate exploration and resource development at its Glenburgh and Mt Egerton Gold Projects in Western Australia.

Blaze Minerals has confirmed a new critical mineral discovery of gallium and rubidium at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, while withdrawing from its Congo base metals venture due to security concerns.

Great Southern Mining Ltd updates on its Edinburgh Park JV with Gold Fields, revealing promising geological signs despite no economic mineralisation in initial drilling. Drilling is set to recommence targeting the high-priority Mt Dillon IP anomaly.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports promising scandium drilling results at Murga and Rabbit Trap, alongside a significant new gold-antimony discovery at Broken Hill, positioning the company for resource growth and strategic opportunities.

Flynn Gold Limited has reported promising high-grade gold results from its Golden Ridge Project in Tasmania, alongside a successful $5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts in 2026.

Terramin Australia has made significant progress on its Tala Hamza zinc project and Kapunda copper recovery tests while navigating legal challenges at Bird in Hand. The company also completed a $38.3 million rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet and fund development.

Avira Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, validating historical data and advancing plans for a significant drilling program in early 2026, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Skylark Minerals has acquired a significant gold project portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, including the flagship Zaranou Project with an inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. The company completed a A$10 million capital raise to fund upcoming exploration activities and has bolstered its technical team ahead of a busy 2026 drilling season.

Skylark Minerals Limited reported a $706,000 operating cash outflow and a $6.4 million investment in exploration during the December 2025 quarter, ending with $2.9 million in cash. The company’s financing activities provided a $3.3 million inflow, supporting its ongoing operations.