Latest Exploration Activity News

QMines Limited has successfully raised over $1 million through its Share Purchase Plan, aiming to accelerate exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project. The new shares are set to be issued mid-November, marking a key step in the company’s growth strategy.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary gold target with promising results and is set to begin Phase 2 drilling, while advancing a broader portfolio of base metal prospects and regional land acquisitions in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Altair Minerals has formally opposed BHP’s plans to use its Olympic Domain Project area for infrastructure, leading to a court-ordered mediation ahead of a December hearing.

Orica Limited has delivered its strongest financial performance in over a decade, driven by premium product demand and digital innovation, while advancing ambitious sustainability targets. The company signals continued growth for 2026 despite emerging supply chain challenges.

Orica Limited has reported its strongest earnings in over a decade, with a 23% rise in EBIT to $992 million and a 32% jump in net profit before significant items. The company also increased its share buy-back program and declared a higher dividend, signaling confidence in its growth strategy and sustainability commitments.

Stavely Minerals has launched a new phase of drilling at its Fairview South gold prospect, revealing promising high-grade gold intercepts and expanding the known mineralised zone by hundreds of metres. Concurrent reconnaissance drilling at the S41 target signals growing exploration momentum in western Victoria.

Orica Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 8.14 billion and a 23% rise in EBIT to AUD 992.2 million for FY2025, alongside record safety performance and significant strides in decarbonisation.

Enegex Limited has completed its acquisition of Famien Resources, adding a substantial gold exploration portfolio in Côte D’Ivoire, alongside a $5 million capital raise to support its growth ambitions.

Panther Metals Ltd has initiated a pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $816,745, aiming to fund its key exploration projects in gold and base metals. The offer opens on 12 November 2025 and closes on 21 November 2025, inviting eligible shareholders in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK to participate.

Venari Minerals has identified six strong multi-element soil anomalies at its Needles Gold Project in Nevada, highlighting significant untested potential for large-scale epithermal gold-silver mineralisation. The company awaits assay results from recent drilling amid a US lab backlog.

Skylark Minerals has agreed to acquire a portfolio of gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, including the flagship Zaranou Project with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. This deal positions Skylark as a significant emerging player in West Africa’s gold sector.

Kinetiko Energy has raised $3.15 million through a placement led by key South African and Australian investors to fast-track its Project Alpha gas development in South Africa. The capital injection supports drilling and exploration activities aimed at expanding the company’s resource base.