Latest Exploration And Development News

Classic Minerals Limited has secured strategic tenements adjoining its Forrestania Gold Project and appointed a drilling contractor under a novel drill-for-equity agreement, while navigating ongoing legal disputes and ASX suspension.

Variscan Mines has expanded its Novales-Udias zinc project in Spain with two new exploration licenses and reported promising underground drilling results at the Udias Mine, signaling strong potential for resource growth and mine restart.

Resolution Minerals has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the acquisition of the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, complementing its Australian assets and setting the stage for a NASDAQ listing.

St George Mining has unveiled a maiden JORC-compliant resource at its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earth Project, initiating an expanded drilling campaign backed by a $5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Whitebark Energy is progressing plans to drill the Rickerscote prospect in South Australia's Officer Basin, targeting hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons, while appointing a seasoned COO to lead growth.

Macro Metals Limited has progressed exploration at its Turner Iron Ore Project, secured a mining services contract in the East Pilbara, and completed key rehabilitation works, positioning itself for upcoming drilling and operational milestones.

Ballymore Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Dittmer Project, alongside government grants to accelerate exploration and a key mining lease approval recommendation.

Burley Minerals reports promising iron ore assay results from its Cane Bore project and secures $1 million to fast-track exploration, while lithium prices rebound from multi-year lows.

Mt Malcolm Mines has completed significant drilling at its Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects, revealing high-grade gold intercepts and securing nearly $2 million in funding to support ongoing exploration.

Enova Mining reports promising exploration results across its Brazilian and Australian projects, highlighting high-grade rare earth element assays and advancing metallurgical testing and regulatory approvals.

Flagship Minerals has strategically repositioned towards gold and copper, highlighted by its acquisition of the Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile, aiming for a rapid development path and resource growth. The company plans to commence drilling in October 2025 while rationalising its lithium exposure.

Aurumin Limited reports strong drilling results at Johnson Range, secures a $4 million joint venture with Newcam Minerals, and announces a $60 million merger with Brightstar Resources, positioning itself for accelerated development in the Sandstone Gold District.