Latest Exploration And Development News

Strata Minerals has launched a Phase 2 drilling program at its Zelica Gold Project, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation and fast-track a maiden resource estimate. The recent acquisition of Zelica South expands the gold corridor to over 8km, enhancing exploration potential.

Bass Oil has initiated advanced seismic reprocessing and geochemical analyses to better define the Kiwi gas field’s extent and boost its recovery prospects, with results expected by mid-2026.

Auric Mining has delivered a standout performance at its Munda Starter Pit, producing 46% more gold than budgeted and generating a net cash position of A$43.5 million. The results suggest a larger, higher-grade gold resource than previously estimated.

Power Minerals has signed a non-binding Term Sheet with Summit Explore to jointly develop the Salta Lithium Project in Argentina, aiming to deploy cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology across multiple salars.

Aurum Resources has raised $28.8 million through a strategic placement led by Perseus Mining, boosting its cash reserves to over $60 million. This capital injection will fund an aggressive drilling campaign and feasibility studies for its key gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

D3 Energy has raised $6.12 million through a strongly supported placement at a significant premium to its IPO price, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its helium assets amid tightening global supply.

Desert Minerals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Scotty Lithium Project in Nevada, aiming to define near-surface lithium mineralisation and support a maiden resource estimate. The project sits in a prolific lithium district adjacent to one of North America’s largest lithium deposits.

Sentinel Metals has reached a pivotal regulatory milestone as its Columbia Gold-Silver Project’s exploration amendment enters the public comment phase, paving the way for maiden drilling expected in April 2026.

Kalamazoo Resources reports strong initial assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at Ashburton, confirming significant gold mineralisation beyond the existing 1.44Moz resource. The findings validate geological models and set the stage for further resource growth.

Ramelius Resources has withdrawn forward-looking financial statements based on a high gold price assumption, issuing a revised investor presentation that reaffirms its strong production growth and shareholder return plans through to FY30.

Novo Resources has officially listed over 25 million free-attaching options on the ASX, following its recent capital raising. These options, exercisable at 15 cents, underpin the company’s ongoing exploration ambitions across Western Australia and New South Wales.

Caspin Resources has successfully completed a $6 million placement and exercised options, bolstering its position in promising Australian mineral projects focused on tin and gold.