Latest Exploration And Development News

Westgold Resources has completed the demerger of its non-core Reedy and Comet Projects to newly formed Valiant Gold, which has attracted $75 million in oversubscribed IPO applications ahead of its ASX debut.

Australian Oil Company Limited has formalised a 12-month crude oil lifting agreement with IOR Energy for its Emu Apple Oil Field, paving the way for steady cash flow and further development in the Surat Basin.

Freehill Mining reports a temporary dip in aggregates sales amid plant refurbishment but anticipates a strong rebound with new equipment and ongoing copper-gold project development.

Sunshine Metals has launched a significant resource definition drilling program at its high-grade Liontown Gold Panel, aiming to bolster underground mining prospects and update resource estimates.

Lunnon Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Hustler gold deposit, adding 30,200 ounces to its portfolio and setting the stage for potential open pit mining alongside the nearby Lady Herial operation.

Neometals has secured a 30-day extension to its exclusivity period with BML Ventures for the Ironclad Deposit development, allowing both parties to finalise due diligence and internal studies ahead of a joint venture agreement.

Dundas Minerals Ltd highlights its strategic focus on Western Australian gold projects, showcasing significant inferred resources and promising exploration targets at Romano and Kalgoorlie. The company’s experienced leadership and upcoming drilling programs position it well for near-term development.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed $4 million rights issue, supplemented by a $150,000 follow-on placement, bolstering funds for key exploration and development projects.

ActivEX Limited has secured $421,753 through a placement of over 21 million shares at a slight discount, locking in investors for 12 months. The funds aim to boost exploration projects and shore up working capital.

Gibb River Diamonds reports over 5,200 ounces of gold produced from its Neta Gold Project, generating nearly AUD 38 million in sales, with final processing results pending. The company anticipates a significant cash payment soon and plans further drilling at Edjudina.

Titan Minerals has reported significant wide zones of gold-silver-copper porphyry mineralisation at its Kaliman target within the Dynasty Gold Project, following a 25,000m drilling campaign in 2025. This breakthrough is set to underpin an imminent Mineral Resource update expected in late Q1 2026.

Torque Metals has appointed a seasoned leadership team from Spartan Resources to spearhead exploration and development at its Paris Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, backed by a $3 million capital raise.